Special Education Needs Occupational Therapist

About the role

Children’s Special Educational Needs Occupational Therapist

Hammersmith & Fulham's ambition is to focus even more on increasing the quality of our practice and the work with children, young people, and families to sustain positive change. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision.

We are looking for an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our established Special Educational Needs OT team, working in mainstream schools across the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. 

You will support children and young people with developmental, physical, social, communication, and other challenges through both direct and indirect interventions to meet the outcomes outlined in their Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Additionally, the team collaborates with school staff to enhance school-led support for these children, providing training for teachers and parents. This job is a fixed term contract for 1 year as a term time position.

Our mission is to be the best council. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. If you’re looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, professional environment whilst making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Our mission is to be the best council. We need the best people
to help build this vision. If you’re looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, professional environment while making a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.

Additional information:

• Hammersmith and Fulham is a vibrant, riverside borough with excellent public transport connections.
• This role offers working with a supportive and experienced team: Work alongside a wide team of professionals who value collaboration.
• Laptop and work phone will be provided.

Please refer to the Role Profile for more information. 

Role Specific Qualifications:

• Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Post-qualifying experience of working in paediatrics and/or community setting.

Closing date: 25^th April 2025
Interview date: 9^th May 2025 

Contact details for an informal discussion: 

Dorette Vermeulen (SEN OT Team lead) at dorette.vermeulen@lbhf.gov.uk or 078 819 60073.

Jayne Howarth at Jayne.howarth@lbhf.gov.uk

Our People Values:

How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do.

We are fair

We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others and promote benefits and opportunities for all.

We are caring

We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.

We are collaborators

We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.

We are driven

We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do.

Our commitment to you:

At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more.

We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.

It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE.

Asking for Adjustments

We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please contact us at resourcing-peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
 
Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
 
We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.