Bank Occupational Therapist - NW Surrey

Job summary

Package Description: Join our team as a Bank Occupational Therapist. As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from: Flexible Shift Booking Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance. Wagestream Access Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts. Professional Growth Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network. 24/7 Well-being Support Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching. Innovative Culture Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements. Recognition & Engagement Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions. Commitment to Excellence Be part of a team with Good or Outstanding CQC-rated services. Are you a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in childrens lives? Join our Childrens Community Health Team at HCRG Care Group, where youll provide high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis, and intervention to children, empowering them and their families to achieve their full potential. As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in a multidisciplinary team, supporting children with a range of developmental and performance challenges. Youll work in partnership with families, carers, and other professionals to enable self-management, independence, and well-being in childrens daily lives.

Main duties of the job

Join our team as a Bank Occupational Therapist. You will benefit from Flexible Shift Booking, Wagestream Access, Professional Growth, 24/7 Well-being Support, and an Innovative Culture at HCRG Care Group. Working with our Children's Community Health Team, you will provide high-quality Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to empower children and their families. As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in our multidisciplinary team. You will collaborate with families, carers, and professionals to enhance children's self-management and independence. HCRG Care Group is proud to facilitate a supportive and adaptable environment with agile working practices.

About us

HCRG Care Group is dedicated to empowering its employees and delivering excellent care services. As a flexible-first employer, we offer a supportive and adaptable environment, allowing our teams to thrive. Our agile working approach ensures high-quality care and work-life balance. We are committed to professional growth, well-being support, and fostering an innovative culture where employees can share ideas and contribute to service improvements. By joining HCRG Care Group, you will be part of a team recognized for its excellence, as evidenced by CQC ratings of Good or Outstanding for our services.

Details

• Date posted: 07 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £19.38 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1524437046
• Job locations: HCRG Care Group, Chertsey, KT16 8LA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Join our team as a Bank Occupational Therapist.

As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:

• Flexible Shift Booking Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance.
• Wagestream Access Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts.
• Professional Growth Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network.
• 24/7 Well-being Support Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching.
• Innovative Culture Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements.
• Recognition & Engagement Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions.
• Commitment to Excellence Be part of a team with "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC-rated services.

Are you a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in childrens lives?

Join our Childrens Community Health Team at HCRG Care Group, where youll provide high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis, and intervention to children, empowering them and their families to achieve their full potential.

As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in a multidisciplinary team, supporting children with a range of developmental and performance challenges.

Youll work in partnership with families, carers, and other professionals to enable self-management, independence, and well-being in childrens daily lives.

Base:You will be based at one of our Surrey-wide office hubs, with the flexibility of hybrid working to support your professional and personal needs.

At HCRG Care Group, we are proud to be a flexible-first employer.Our agile working approach allows our teams to thrive in a supportive and adaptable environment while delivering high-quality care

• Carrying out high-quality School Based Assessments, as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for children and young people
• Assess and provide tailored advice and interventions for children with diverse needs.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans in collaboration with families and carers.
• Recommend and support the use of specialist equipment for home and school settings.
• Liaise with professionals across health, education, social care, and voluntary sectors to ensure comprehensive care.
• Provide sensitive and effective communication with children and their families, adapting to their needs and circumstances.
• Contribute to team performance targets and participate in supervision, training, and team meetings.
• Assist with prioritising treatment goals for children with complex needs or terminal illnesses, ensuring appropriate discharge planning and referrals

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Knowledge or training in ASD strategies/interventions (e.g. PECS, SCERTS, ADOS)
• Evidence of post-graduate training or equivalent experience in: Child development ASD, ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions
• Experience working with children in a similar paediatric setting
• Confidence in using a variety of assessments and treatment approaches

• Membership of BAOT
• Membership of a Special Interest Group
• Clinical Educator qualification
• Experience delivering community-based childrens OT services

Other requirements: the successful applicant will need to be a car driver

Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.