Occupational Therapist
Employer: Oxford Outcomes
Location: Crookhey Hall School – Lancaster, LA2 0HA
Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE, DOE (Base pay ranges: £33,000+ for basic OT, £39,500+ for Specialist, £48,000+ for Highly Specialist)
Hours & Contract: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday or 4‑day week with full pay (subject to successful completion of probation).
Essential Criteria:
* Recognised Occupational Therapy degree
* Valid HCPC registration and registered with RCOT
* Experience providing OT services in a similar educational or developmental setting
* Experience working with neuro‑divergent, learning difficulty and/or socio‑emotional and mental‑health needs
* Strong clinical knowledge of OT theory and its practical application to support independence
* Experience in multi‑professional team working
* Ability to work independently, flexibly and confidently
* Clear and concise report‑writing skills
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
* Interest in sensory integration or sensory‑informed practice (training preferred but not essential)
Responsibilities:
* Deliver bespoke OT assessment and intervention to pupils with developmental trauma, neurodivergence or SEMH needs
* Manage a caseload of pupils, supported by a designated clinical supervisor and site lead
* Contribute to staff training and consultation as required
* Collaborate with education and multidisciplinary teams to plan and review support
* Maintain safeguarding culture and uphold pupil‑centred, empowering practices
* Adhere to the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working standards and professional governing requirements
Benefits:
* £2,000 training allowance (after probation)
* Life assurance and pension scheme
* Wellbeing services and health checks
* Work 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay (post‑probation)
* Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity, paternity leave and fertility treatment support
* Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
* Discount options domestic & abroad
* Cycle to work and electric car purchase schemes
* Critical illness cover
Additional Information:
Suitable candidates will undergo safeguarding and DBS checks. The vacancy may be closed early, so early application is recommended.
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