Orchard Hill College is a specialist college offering learning opportunities to students with diverse special education needs.
Job Opportunity
We are looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team.
Key Responsibilities
* Promote a person-centred approach that supports student choice, independence, dignity, and inclusion in line with Valuing People, the Human Rights Act, and the Preparing for Adulthood agenda.
* Deliver and evaluate specialist Occupational Therapy interventions, including sensory, seating, upper limb, and functional assessments, while independently managing a diverse caseload and contributing to EHCPs and multi-disciplinary reviews.
* Collaborate with internal and external professionals (education staff, families, social care, health services) to ensure smooth transitions, coordinated care, and delivery of inclusive and capable environments.
* Provide training, support and guidance to staff, families and workplaces on best practices in manual handling, sensory and physical adaptations, and functional skill development.
* Maintain professional standards and development, including supervision, CPD, safeguarding responsibilities, data protection compliance and active participation in audits, clinical governance and college initiatives.
Qualifications
* Degree or Graduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
* UK HPC Registration.
* Experience with people over 16 who have severe/profound and multiple learning disabilities and/or Autism.
Benefits
* Pathways for progression within the trust.
* Pension Scheme – LGPS or TPS.
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease, Home Electronics).
* Employee Wellbeing support – counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, enhanced parental leave.
* Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco membership, teacher discounts).
* Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme.
We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity and supporting an inclusive working environment.
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