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?
Do you want to be part of
developing an enhanced
occupational therapy offer through supporting
the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants?
How about working for an employer who has been awarded a
‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th 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: Underley Gardens School – Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DZ
Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE
*Please note- basic grade OT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+ & Highly specialist
from £48,000+*
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to overlap with core school hours (Part time hours may be considered)
Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)
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.
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.
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 are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma
or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the
world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and
international schools.
Our 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.
Our Mission
We commit to unlocking our pupils’
potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity,
supporting growth and aspirations
Our Promise
WE
LISTEN. We never assume.
WE WORK
TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen.
WE ARE
ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another.
Our Promise describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to
how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what’s truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily
translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and
individual.
The role:
We are looking
for an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Underley Gardens 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 neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.
Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our
settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions
that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the
leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for an Occupational Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to
enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.
Location: Underley Gardens School – Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DZ – Underley
Gardens School forms part of
our Options Autism and is an independent specialist day school,
supporting young people aged 5-19
For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
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
Previously engaged with
people who are neurodivergent and/or experience learning difficulty and/or socio-emotional and mental health difficulties in any setting, being able to evidence transferrable 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, 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 sensory-informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed is preferrable, however
not essential)
Why work for us?
Alongside working with a network of over 350
clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice
development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us,
so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package
including:
£2,000 training
allowance
Life Assurance
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
You’ll work 80% of your
contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things
that make you happy. 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.
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
We reserve the right to close vacancies early,
please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying
out a fair, thorough and efficient
recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we
aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not
accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by
applicants as a result of delays or changes
in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to
necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which
may affect timescales.
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