Occupational therapist

£37,602 - £45,426 (including paid school holidays) + excellent benefits

Those Huge Small Victories

Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

About the Role

This role is based at Hall Cliffe School, an independent specialist day school providing high quality education for boys and girls in Wakefield. The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with complex learning needs, social and emotional difficulties, and challenging behaviours.

As part of a multi‑disciplinary clinical team you will support educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic learning environments and offer individualised interventions based on clinical assessment and formulation. You will provide consultation, workshops, training and guidance to the educational and residential teams around our children.

Benefits

• Full induction and on‑the‑job training
• Full school holidays including bank holidays
• Leading programme of clinical learning and development
• Flexible benefits (e.g., life insurance options)
• Well‑being tools and employee assistance program
• Medical cover for optician, dentist and high‑street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the best facilities
• Recommend‑a‑friend scheme offering £1,000 bonus each time

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified occupational therapist registered with the HCPC
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions for children and young people with complex needs
• Experienced in supporting teams around a child or young person to ensure clinically informed living and learning environments
• Confident, engaging, effective model, guide, leader and trainer
• Highly organised and ready to take initiative
• Committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people

Responsibilities

Supporting educational and residential colleagues with therapeutic living and learning environments; developing interventions; provide consultation, workshops and training; collaborate across schools and children’s homes to ensure therapeutic support permeates education, care and support; supervise, engage in clinical development; build relationships with a 220+ strong multidisciplinary team.

Inclusive Workplace

We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We are an equal opportunities employer.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.