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Specialist Occupational Therapist, Basildon
Client: Phoenix Learning & Care Group
Location: Basildon, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 1
Posted: 22.08.2025
Expiry Date: 06.10.2025
Job Description:
Job Title: Specialist Occupational Therapist
Job Location: The Grange, Thatcham, RG19
Salary: Between £38,005.50 - £45,513 per annum, based on working 37.5 hours per week, 42 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time Only - Full Time and Part Time Considered
Are you an experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist? Join us at The Grange to make a significant impact on children and young adults with neurodiverse needs, many of whom have experienced trauma. Use your skills to create meaningful change and make a difference.
As a key member of our team, you'll have the autonomy to shape our occupational therapy services and collaborate with our passionate integrated therapy team to deliver high-quality care and support, impacting lives daily.
In this role, you'll identify and address pupils' strengths and challenges, creating personalized therapy programs tailored to their needs. Your dedication will empower pupils to thrive and reach their full potential.
This is an opportunity to lead, inspire, and transform lives.
A day in the life of a Specialist Occupational Therapist includes:
* Taking a neurodiverse affirming and trauma-informed approach to clinical work with a small caseload.
* Assessing, developing indirect therapy programs, providing advice, consultations, and delivering direct therapy.
* Collaborating with Speech and Language Therapists and Creative Art Therapists.
* Designing and delivering training and mentoring to colleagues, supported by the Clinical Lead, to enhance occupational therapy services.
Requirements:
* A recognized postgraduate qualification in Occupational Therapy, with an essential qualification in Sensory Integration and Processing, and HCPC registration with RCOT membership.
* Extensive experience as an Occupational Therapist.
* Ability to complete or contribute to capacity assessments.
* Good IT skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office applications is helpful.
* A full driving license, as travel to other sites and training locations will be required.
Benefits include:
* Pension scheme: 5% employee contribution matched by 3% employer contribution.
* Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth.
* Discounts: Through Blue Light Card and employee benefits platform.
* Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health resources, confidential check-ins, and group sessions.
* Cycle2Work: Discounted bicycles scheme.
* DBS: Cost covered for the enhanced disclosure check.
* After 12 months: Eligibility for Medicash, life assurance at twice your salary, and high street discounts.
Please note that successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS, online and social media screening, and reference validation.
We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment where all team members can bring their true selves to work without fear of discrimination.
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