Temporary Closure of our Waiting Lists

With effect from 2nd March 2023, Jigsaw Occupational Therapy will be temporarily closing our waiting lists for assessment and therapy services to new enquiries. All those currently holding a place on our waiting lists will maintain their places.

We have taken this decision with a heavy heart and after much deliberation internally. Over the past few years we have seen demand for our services increase dramatically and despite our best efforts to maximise our service delivery, our waiting times have steadily increased. It has always been our goal to provide much needed support in a timely manner but we are acutely aware of the extended wait time our clients are currently experiencing. Understanding that many families have already experienced lengthy waits through public services, we feel we cannot add to this experience with our waiting times being greater than 12 months. 

Therefore, with immediate effect we will temporarily close the waiting lists with a view to re-opening the lists at a future date. We will use this time to review procedures internally in an attempt to increase capacity and also work our way through the lists to ensure that all those maintaining a place on the list are still actively seeking support. 

We very much appreciate that the closure of our waiting lists will leave many families with one less place to turn for help and we'd encourage families to research suitable OT's in their local area via the Royal College of Occupational Therapist's directory which you can access via the link below. Please do ensure that any professionals considered have the appropriate qualifications and experience to support you and your child/young person. 

We will provide an update on when we are in a position to re-open our lists again in the near future and we thank you for your understanding on this matter. 

Could you be the missing piece?

Could you be the missing piece of the jigsaw?

Jigsaw Occupational Therapy is a flourishing and well established independent practice based in West Sussex with work opportunities throughout the South East of England. We are looking for passionate and driven Occupational Therapists to join our expanding and thriving team.

Jigsaw OT supports children, young people and their families, in our profession leading therapy centre and in schools, through the provision of assessment and personalised therapy, specifically designed around each individual's needs. The post-holder will be responsible for the provision of a high standard OT service for the families and educational settings we support. You will manage your own caseload under the direct and indirect supervision of a Lead Occupational Therapist, using evidence-based practice, and client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate outcomes. We pride ourselves run ensuring our OT’s are trained to the highest standards affording our families the best possible therapeutic interventions, funding steams to support individuals training development are available. All duties are centred around maintaining excellent standards of work in order to uphold and enhance the reputation of the company.

• We are leading specialists in Sensory Integration therapy and Sensory Attachment Intervention, and thus, experience or interest in these areas is desirable, with opportunities available to be supported with further training in these domains.

• The role offers diverse opportunities working in a variety of settings and as part of multi-disciplinary teams.

• Pay scales in excess of the set Agenda for Change rates.

• We provide in-house and external training, regular CPD and supervision.

• Opportunity for career progression.

• The position is supported by a permanent admin and support team to assist in the delivery of our services. 

• We can provide flexible working patterns

Please get in touch for further details on 01444 616162 or email info@jigsaw-ot.co.uk

Get Set For School Summer Groups

Starting school is an exciting and sometimes scary event where new skills are learnt, and used, for the rest of our lives.

Our Occupational Therapists have the experience and knowledge to help prepare your child get to grips with some early classroom skills such as sitting, listening, organising their belongings, finding their name and standing in line.  With our help, your child can develop the vital skills needed for success in school.

Each session follows a format to include everyday classroom skills and in addition has a focus skill.

Your child can attend as many or as few as they would like.

Reserve your place by using the booking form below.

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