Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Maple Grove School - Cheshire CH2 3HR
Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE
Hours: 18.5 hours per week, Flexible on days
Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full‑time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)
Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Maple Grove 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 neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working, which 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 hold an occupational therapy caseload, with full support from your designated clinical supervisor and Lead Clinician, who will also contribute to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.
Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person‑centred, empowering approach that always puts the pupils we support at the forefront. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, and aim to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.
Essential Criteria
* BSc (Hons) 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 preferrable
* 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 transferrable 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, be flexible and confident working in a school environment
* 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 preferrable, however not essential)
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
* 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* £2000 CPD Training Allowance
At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
At Outcomes First Group we are committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst 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: 310778
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