# Specialist Occupational Therapist## Job Introduction# Specialist Occupational Therapist – Liverpool & Surrounding Areas**Hours:** 22.5 per week, 41 weeks/year (term-time) | **Contract:** Permanent | **Salary:** £41,490 FTE (pro-rated £22,681)Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist ready to make a **real difference in the lives of children and young people**This is your chance to join a team that values **innovation, collaboration, and meaningful impact** — where every day is an opportunity to help children thrive.## What You’ll Do* Manage your own caseload, working **autonomously** while collaborating with teachers, school staff, and families.* Conduct **holistic assessments** and develop evidence-based therapy programs tailored to each child.* Provide **specialist advice, training, and guidance** to staff, parents, and carers.* Contribute to **service development, clinical governance, and innovation** in practice.* **Supervise and mentor** junior colleagues, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.## Who We’re Looking For* Qualified Occupational Therapist, **HCPC-registered** and **RCOT member**.* Experience supporting children in **mainstream schools**, particularly those with complex needs or Autism Spectrum Conditions.* Strong communication skills and the ability to **work independently** while collaborating effectively.* Knowledge of assessment tools, outcome measures, and embedding therapy into **learning environments**.## Why Join UsAt Together Trust, we make a **real difference in children’s development, learning, and well-being**. You’ll be part of a supportive, like-minded team, championing the **rights, needs, and ambitions** of the people we serve. Every day is different, but our mission is clear: **to make life better for the children and families we support**.## Benefits* **Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit**, up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit.* **Occupational sick pay** and family friendly policies including **enhanced**maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.* **Reward and Discount platform** offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.* **Cycle to work** scheme* Eligibility to apply for **Blue Light card*** Proud to be a **real living wage employer*** **Refer a friend scheme**, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us* Comprehensive **training and development opportunities**, including apprenticeship qualifications* **Long service awards** including cash gifts and extra holiday.* Promotion of **Wellbeing**across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online* Access to our **Employee Assistance Programme** for you and adults at your home.The Together Trust is committed to **safeguarding and promoting the welfare** of those we support. This role involves **regulated activity** and will require an **Enhanced DBS check**(at no cost to you).*Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.**If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you.***Apply now to make a difference!****Early applications are encouraged – we reserve the right to close the role early if a suitable candidate is identified.**### Specialist Occupational Therapist* **Salary** £22,681.20 (pro-rated from £41,490.00 FTE)* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** togethertrust/TP/685/342* **Contract Type** Permanent - Part Time* **Closing Date** 9 February, 2026* **Job Category** Occupational Therapy* **Location** Liverpool and Merseyside area, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 3 December, 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr