About the Role
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Manor House School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke OT 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, which will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be responsible for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, and will also contribute to staff training and consultation as required. The post is suitable for a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams maintain a person‑centred, empowering approach, always putting the pupils at the forefront. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence and are one of the leading service providers in the UK.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver bespoke OT assessment and intervention to pupils with developmental trauma, neurodivergence or SEMH needs.
* Hold an occupational therapy caseload within the school setting.
* Work collaboratively with the education team and other multidisciplinary professionals.
* Provide staff training and consultation on occupational therapy practice.
* Contribute to safeguarding culture and support pupils’ participation in decision‑making.
Qualifications and Experience
* Recognised Occupational Therapy degree.
* Valid and up‑to‑date HCPC registration.
* Registered member of RCOT.
* Relevant experience providing OT services in a similar setting.
* Experience working with neurodivergent, learning difficulty or socio‑emotional and mental health difficulties.
* 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.
* Ability to work independently, flexibly and confidently.
* Clear and concise report‑writing skills.
* Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
* Interest in sensory integration or sensory‑informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed is preferable).
Benefits
* Salary up to £53,200 DOE.
* Permanent contractual position (52 weeks). Flexibility around term‑time contract can be discussed.
* Life Assurance.
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
* Wellbeing support, including access to first‑class mental health services and physical health checks.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and fertility treatment support.
* Health and wellbeing insurance benefits.
* Discount options in the UK and abroad.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Electric Car Purchase scheme.
* Critical illness cover.
* £2,000 CPD Training Allowance.
Location
Manor House School – West Sussex, RH13 0QX – independent specialist day school supporting children and young people aged 5–18.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted through the Outcomes First Group portal. Please note that this posting is open; the position has not been filled.
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