Job summary
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
Due to increased investment, we have a new Post to support children and young people with sensory differences.
This role will improve the quality of life for children and young people (CYP) across South Tyneside and Sunderland. This role will be responsible for the roll out of a Sensory programme across South Tyneside & Sunderland. The focus is on
early identification and meeting need earlier to prevent escalation of needs and behaviours.
upskilling both parent carers and the wider children's workforce to be able to better recognise and support behaviours created by sensory issues.
The role will support young people to develop effective sensory strategies to provide them with the best possible learning experience and outcomes, alongside enabling carers and education providers to increase their knowledge, confidence and understanding in this complex area. The role will also include undertaking direct assessments and providing interventions for children who are experiencing challenges or barriers to their participation and engagement in learning primarily due to sensory or motor difficulties.
You will be a key part of our Childrens Occupational Therapy Team. You will be well-supported by the OT team to develop your skillsand access CPD. You will work within our Childrens Integrated Therapy service alongside Speech and Language Therapists and Physiotherapists.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist OT advice with an emphasis on supporting children with sensory differences and difficulties. Develop and implement resources and provide strategies to be implemented within school / home settings. Provide effective and appropriate delivery of specialist training sessions to education staff and carers relating to the management and understanding of sensory difficulties. Provide strategies and advice to enable CYP to engage more effectively in education and support education providers to consider any environmental adjustments. Support regular monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the role, service delivery and the interventions it provides using clear statistical and documented outcome measures.
You will work across South Tyneside and Sunderland in clinic, home and education settings. You will be motivated to support children to achieve their best outcomes. Experience of team working is essential. You will be joining a team of OTs who are working together to develop services and improve outcomes for children. You will be part of a wider Therapies Directorate and part of a Trust that is keen to develop and support staff through supervision and CPD. You will be supported to work innovatively as we take the agenda for Childrens OT forward in-line with current national and clinical drivers.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Details
- Date posted: 09 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9155-CSAHP-0426-54-1
- Job locations: Sunderland Children's Centre, Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4AG, United Kingdom, Palmer Community Hospital, Wear Street, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear, NE32 3UX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
To assist in the Childrens Occupational Therapy Team Services aim of promoting Childrens and Young Peoples health and well-being, through delivering therapy to enabling attainment of greater functional performance and promoting active participation and social inclusion in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
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