Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: The Shires – Stretton, Rutland, East Midlands LE15 7GT
Salary: up to £53,200 DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Contract: Permanent (flexibility around term‑time contract may be discussed.)
Responsibilities
Deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs within an education setting. Work collaboratively with the education team and comply with the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working. Manage a caseload with support from a designated clinical supervisor and Lead Clinician. Contribute to staff training and consultation as required. Maintain a person‑centred, empowering approach and support pupils’ independence.
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 is preferable
* Previous experience with neurodivergent and/or learning difficulty and/or socio‑emotional and mental health difficulties; evidence of transferrable skills
* 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 specialty preferred
* Ability to work independently, flexible and confident in a school environment
* Clear and concise report writing skills
* Interest in sensory integration or sensory‑informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed preferred, but not essential)
Benefits
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Your Wellbeing Matters – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
* Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support
* A wide range of 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
Your health and wellbeing are important to us; you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
We reserve the right to close vacancies early; please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All stages of the compliance process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements.
Job Ref: 311948
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