About the Role
Permanent, full‑time occupational therapist with a 35‑hour working week. Hybrid working model – part of the time on site, part remote. Essential Car User Allowance and a full valid driving licence are required.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out holistic, strengths‑based occupational therapy assessments for autistic adults, including sensory and functional assessments.
* Develop and implement tailored, evidence‑based intervention plans that promote independence, positive risk‑taking and wellbeing.
* Offer input into sensory and environmental strategies to support regulation, participation and engagement.
* Design and deliver group workshops on life skills, sensory regulation, social participation and independence-building.
* Recommend and facilitate equipment, assistive technology and environmental adaptations to maximise independence.
* Work collaboratively with other professionals, including social workers and learning disability specialists.
* Contribute to safeguarding processes and manage risks appropriately.
* Support the development and supervision of junior staff, students and apprentices.
* Participate in the ongoing development of the autism team’s service offer, identifying gaps and facilitating service improvement opportunities.
Qualifications and Experience
* BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
* Experience working with autistic adults and using autism‑specific assessment tools.
* Experience in sensory assessment, behaviour support, environmental strategies and functional, strengths‑based approaches.
* Experience of risk assessment.
* Ability to manage a complex caseload independently.
* DBS (Enhanced) clearance – application required.
* Full, valid driving licence and own car available for work.
Desirable
* Experience facilitating groups or workshops.
* Experience providing training to others.
Legal and Right to Work
Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available. Successful candidates must evidence their right to work before commencement of employment.
Benefits and Working Conditions
* Principal occupational therapist role with strong supervision structures.
* Access to training, CPD and tailored development opportunities.
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where appropriate.
* Monday to Friday working, no work on bank holidays or weekends, with a 35‑hour week.
* Access to state‑of‑the‑art Smart Suite.
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