Senior Occupational Therapist Permanent: £53,603 - £61,533 (including paid school holidays) + excellent benefits Locum: £40 per hour Part-Time & Full-Time Available The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join a specialist provision supporting children and young people aged 5-19 with autism and complex needs.We are open to both:
* Permanent candidates seeking a long-term role with a comprehensive benefits package
* Locum Occupational Therapists looking for flexibility at a competitive hourly rate
The setting is purpose-built and exceptionally well resourced, featuring:
* A large sports hall
* Dedicated therapy and intervention rooms
* A specialist sixth form suite
* Extensive outdoor areas and structured play spaces
* Carefully designed sensory-informed learning environments
The Role As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team, you will:
* Conduct specialist assessments and deliver evidence-based OT interventions
* Develop individualised therapy plans informed by clinical formulation
* Support educational and residential colleagues to embed therapeutic approaches
* Provide consultation, training and professional guidance
* Contribute to creating therapeutic living and learning environments
You will be supporting young people with complex presentations including autism, developmental trauma, neurodevelopmental conditions and special educational needs. What Were Looking For You will:
* Be a qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC
* Have substantial experience supporting children and young people with complex needs
* Be confident delivering therapeutic interventions independently
* Have experience supporting teams around a child to ensure clinically informed practice
* Be an effective communicator, trainer and role model
* Be highly organised and proactive
* Hold a full UK driving licence (travel may be required)
Senior-level experience, including team support or supervision, is highly desirable. What We Offer Permanent Package:
* £53,603 - £61,533 salary (including paid school holidays)
* Full school holidays including bank holidays
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing CPD
* Structured clinical development programme
* Flexible benefits package
* Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
* Medical cashback scheme
* High-street discounts
* £1,000 refer-a-friend bonus
* Modern, purpose-built facilities
Locum Option:
* £40 per hour
* Part-time or full-time flexibility
* Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
* Meaningful and impactful clinical work