We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team. 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, and you will also contribute 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.
Qualifications
* 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
* Experience engaging with neuro‑divergent, learning difficulty and socio‑emotional and mental health difficulties, evidence of transferable skills
* Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application to support independence
* Experience of multi‑professional work with teams within the designated speciality
* Ability to work independently, flexibly and confidently
* Clear and concise report writing skills
* Interest in sensory integration or sensory‑informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed is preferable, however not essential)
Opportunities
* Opportunity to participate in research projects and special interest groups, and to be part of a wider occupational therapy network that meets regularly for training and development
Salary & Hours
Up to £53,200 DOE plus a £5,000 Welcome Bonus (split into two payments of £2,500 after completion of one month and upon final probation). 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30‑16:30, permanent contract (52 weeks). Additional benefits include flexible reward and benefits package.
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Well‑being support – access to first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
* Family Growth Support – inclusive maternity and paternity leave, plus paid fertility treatment support
* Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
* Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle‑to‑Work schemes
* Electric car purchase scheme
* Critical illness cover£2,000 CPD training allowance
Employment Conditions
All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS check.
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