Overview
Full Job Description Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career - all whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider occupational therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 6th year running? Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn’t have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Parkside House School – Ashington (NE63 8AP) & Backworth (NE27 0AB)
Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 08.30am - 16.30pm
Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)
Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key.
CPD: We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.
About Outcomes First Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools meet social and emotional needs; our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils; Momenta Connect helps young people engage with education; Blenheim Schools enable high-quality independent and international education.
Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.
Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.
Role We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Parkside House School. You will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working, hold an OT caseload with support, and contribute to staff training and consultation as required. This post suits a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual who supports a person-centred approach and safeguarding culture across our settings.
Location Parkside House School forms part of our Acorn Education brand and is an independent specialist day school for children aged 11–19.
* Welcome to Parkside House School
* School Finder - Acorn
Essential Criteria
* 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 is preferrable
* Experience with neurodivergent individuals and/or learning difficulties and/or socio-emotional and mental health difficulties with transferable skills
* Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and practical application to support independence
* Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality preferred
* Ability to work independently, flexible and confident
* Clear and concise report writing skills
* Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car
* Interest in sensory integration or SI practice (training in progress or completed preferred, but not essential)
Why work for us? We offer a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, plus a flexible benefits package.
Benefits
* £2,000 training allowance
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Wellbeing support and health checks
* Flexible pay option: work 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay (probation applies)
* Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support
* Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
* Discount options in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
Safeguarding Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks. We reserve the right to close vacancies early. Our recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. Timescales may vary due to safeguarding checks.
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