Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Hillingdon Granges – comprising of Yiewsley Grange, Colne Grange, Upton Grange. This role will be predominantly based at Upton Grange, with occasional support to other sites.
Salary: Up to £53,200 DOE plus £5,000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus payable as one payment of £2,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £2,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Contract: Permanent – 52 weeks
In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team at each site to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key.
We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2,000 training allowance, so you can complete role‑specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.
About Outcomes First Group
At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child has the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We exist to provide, champion and develop an exceptional education that is research‑led and tailored around the abilities and aspirations of the individual. Our philosophy lies in a unique blend of tradition and innovation, championing smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom, evidenced in a 97% success rate in guiding leavers into education, employment or training.
As the largest and most accomplished organisation in our sector, we invest in forward‑thinking initiatives and resources based on the needs of the individual pupil, creating consistent and measurable results for pupils and teams.
Outcomes First Group operates a number of specialist education and care brands across the UK, including Blenheim Schools, each delivering tailored provision to meet the diverse needs of children and young people.
The role
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke occupational therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working, which guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, 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, and also contribute to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.
Our Clinical Teams maintain a person‑centred, empowering approach, always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them.
Location: Hillingdon Grange School
Part of our Options Autism brand supporting children and young people aged 3 – 14.
* Hillingdon Grange School
* Education - Options Autism
For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Essential Criteria
* Recognised Occupational Therapy degree
* 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 neurodivergent 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
* 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
* 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
* 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
* Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* £2,000 CPD Training Allowance
At Outcomes First Group we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. 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.
Job Ref: 310604
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