Job Description
Position: Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist (Phase 3)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12
Contract & Hours: Permanent, Term Time Only - 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £43,560 - £49,789 per annum (equated salary adjustment may apply)
About Our Client
Our client is a prominent regional charity dedicated to supporting individuals with a range of learning and physical needs. With a person-centred and flexible approach, they strive for excellence in delivering tailored care and support. Their dynamic services empower individuals to live, learn, and thrive in an ever-changing world.
Their specialist further education and training college in Newcastle upon Tyne provides high-quality education for young people aged 16-25 with learning difficulties and disabilities, including cerebral palsy, communication and sensory impairments, and complex needs such as Autism Spectrum Conditions. The college offers individualised programmes to develop communication, independence, and employability skills, supporting successful transitions into adulthood.
The Role
We are seeking a passionate and adaptable Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Therapy team at our client’s college. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dedicated, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering best practice and driving service development to meet the evolving needs of students. As a key member of the team, you will:
* Support young adults with learning and physical disabilities to develop greater independence in their daily lives.
* Utilise expertise in areas such as postural management, specialist equipment, sensory profiling, or sensory assessments.
* Contribute to a vibrant, team-oriented environment focused on delivering individualised, high-quality support.
* The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with complex needs and a passion for teamwork, innovation, and improving outcomes for young people.
Why Join Our Client?
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and dynamic environment. Our client offers:
* Career Development: Robust training programmes and progression opportunities within the service and wider organisation.
* Wellbeing Support: Access to occupational health, physiotherapy, and counselling services.
* Generous Benefits: Contributory pension scheme, 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, rewards scheme, and Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Vibrant Environment: Work in a busy, varied setting that champions individualised support and innovative educational pathways.
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RGH-Global is proud to represent our client, a leading charity committed to empowering individuals with learning and physical needs.