Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
5 hours per week, Monday-Friday,
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only (There may be scope for this role to be a full-time contract (52 weeks) please get in touch to discuss.)
We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.
We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist ready to grow and thrive in a collaborative, child-centred environment. You’ll be working with children and young people ages 4-19 with a range of needs, collaborating closely with education and clinical colleagues to support engagement, independence, and meaningful outcomes.
Work will focus around EHCP targets and be informed by MDT consultations, emerging patterns, needs and themes as well as observation & assessment. Our aim is to embed excellent clinical practice throughout the educational journey of the young people we support.
The post holder will progress the OT specific therapeutic services where the needs of individuals vary in levels of functioning, many with a diagnosis of autism as well as associated needs such as complex and developmental trauma. You will be a part of a multi-disciplinary, well-being and therapeutic services team which is required to meet the needs of the vulnerable people within our services. The team include a Speech and Language Therapist, a psychologist and other appropriate professionals and services. Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
Experience of working with children and/or adults who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g. complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern)
A real opportunity to help shape a developing, forward-thinking team
Belonging to the wider Outcomes First Group clinical network
You will have the resources and time to implement your strategic vision for therapies as this role will be key to the development of the service. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
~ Life Assurance
~£2000 CPD allowance
~ Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
~“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
~*4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
~ Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
~ A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
~100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
~ Cycle to Work Schemes
~ Electric Car Purchase Scheme
~ Critical illness cover
At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS