Job Title
Occupational Therapist
Location
Crookhey Hall School – Lancaster LA2 0HA
Salary
Up to £53,200 FTE DOE
Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract
Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)
Essential Requirements
* Full, valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
* Recognised Occupational Therapy degree
* Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
* Registered member of RCOT
* Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services within a similar setting (preferable)
* Previously engaged with people who are neurodivergent and/or experience learning difficulty and/or socio‑emotional and mental health difficulties, with evidence of transferable skills
* Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application to support independence
* Experience of multi‑professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality (preferred)
* Ability to work independently, flexibly and confidently
* Clear and concise report writing skills
* Interest in sensory integration or sensory‑informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed is preferable, however not essential)
Responsibilities
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Crookhey Hall School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neuro‑divergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working, guiding your practice within an education setting and clarifying your roles and responsibilities in accordance with governing and professional bodies. You will hold an occupational therapy caseload, supported by your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, and contribute to staff training and consultation as required.
Why Work for Us
We offer an array of flexible benefits, a Great Place to Work award for five consecutive years, 4 days a week with full pay (subject to successful completion of probation), a supportive multidisciplinary team, regular professional development forums, and a £2,000 training allowance.
Benefits
* £2,000 training allowance
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Wellbeing support and physical health checks
* 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay (subject to probation)
* Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity and paternity leave, paid fertility treatment support
* Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
* Discounts valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
Legal & Safety
All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. Outcomes First Group reserves the right to close vacancies early. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people, and all stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and statutory requirements.
Job Ref: 302057
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