Occupational Therapist
Location: Underley Gardens School – Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancashire LA6 2DZ
Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8.30am – 4.30pm (Part-Time also considered)
Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full‑time contract can be discussed)
Driving: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
About the Role
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Underley Gardens School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke occupational therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neuro‑divergent or have SEMH needs.
You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required.
Essential Criteria
* Degree or Masters in Occupational Therapy
* Valid and up‑to‑date HCPC Registration
* Registered member of RCOT
* Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services within a similar setting is preferable
* Previously engaged with people who are neuro‑divergent and/or experience learning difficulty and/or socio‑emotional and mental health difficulties in any setting, being able to evidence transferable 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 speciality preferred
* Ability to work independently, flexible and confident
* Clear and concise report writing skills
* Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car
* Interest in sensory integration or sensory‑informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed is preferable, however not essential)
Why work for us?
Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offers an array of flexible benefit options.
Benefits
* £2,000 training allowance
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* Your Wellbeing Matters – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
* You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
* 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
* 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
Safeguarding and Compliance
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, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
Job Ref: 298723
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