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Location: Kolkata
Department: Child Development & Therapy
Working Hours: 12:00 Noon onwards / Afternoon–Evening
Experience: 8–12+ years preferred
Employment: Full-time
About the Centre
We are setting up a multidisciplinary Child Development & Therapy Centre in Kolkata, operating from an established preschool environment.
The centre will provide integrated support in areas including:
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech & Language Therapy
• Behavioural & Developmental Intervention
• Special Education
• Remedial / Learning Support
• Sensory Development
• Child Psychology & Counselling
• Paediatric Physiotherapy
• Play-based and Early Intervention Programmes
We are looking for an experienced Centre Head who can take ownership of the centre’s clinical coordination, team development, parent engagement and day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate the multidisciplinary therapy team.
• Develop and maintain high-quality therapy and intervention programmes.
• Coordinate assessments, therapy plans and periodic progress reviews.
• Supervise therapists, educators and therapy assistants.
• Coordinate with visiting specialists such as child psychologists and paediatric physiotherapists.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of assessments, therapy sessions and progress.
• Conduct or coordinate parent consultations and progress meetings.
• Develop Individualised Intervention Plans wherever appropriate.
• Monitor the quality and consistency of therapy delivered by the team.
• Identify when a child requires assessment or referral to another specialist.
• Establish professional protocols, SOPs and safeguarding practices.
• Conduct regular case discussions with therapists.
• Support recruitment, induction and training of therapists.
• Build a positive relationship with parents and caregivers.
• Help develop new programmes and group activities for children.
• Monitor utilisation of therapy rooms, therapist schedules and appointments.
• Maintain professional standards, confidentiality and ethical practices.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should have:
• 8–12+ years of experience in paediatric therapy, child development, special education, rehabilitation or a related field.
• A recognised professional qualification in a relevant discipline such as Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Special Education, Psychology or Paediatric Rehabilitation.
• Strong experience working with children with developmental delays, autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, communication difficulties or related needs.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong understanding of child development and intervention planning.
• Good parent communication and counselling skills.
• Experience supervising junior therapists or educators.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to build and manage a professional therapy team.
• Good spoken English and Bengali/Hindi would be an advantage.
• Applicable professional registration/certification wherever required.
Preferred
Candidates with experience in establishing or managing a child development centre, therapy centre, special school or multidisciplinary paediatric programme will be preferred.
This is a leadership position. We are looking for a hands-on professional who can combine clinical understanding with team management and parent engagement.
RCI and CRR registration mandatory.
Work arrangement
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