Occupational Therapist

Outcomes First Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as an Occupational Therapist, where you'll work within a multi-disciplinary team to support individuals with autism and complex needs. Enjoy a competitive salary, a welcoming environment, and a commitment to professional development and work-life balance with a trial of the 4-Day Working Week.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus of £3000

£2000 training allowance for role-specific training

Health and wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Discounts and cycle schemes

Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism.
• Full UK driving license and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assessments and intervention plans for individuals.
• Support individuals with varying levels of functioning, focusing on EHCP targets.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Sensitivity

Conflict resolution

Data management

Education

Registered with the HCPC

Post-qualification experience with adults

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Salary: Up to £53,200 (pro-rata, DOE)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Welcome Bonus: £3000 (payable as one payment of £1,500 after one month and another £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&Cs apply.)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only (scope for full-time 52-week contract; please get in touch to discuss)

Professional Development: £2,000 training allowance for role-specific training tailored to your needs

About the Role

Working within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), you will contribute to assessments and intervention plans for the people we support, focusing on EHCP targets and informed by MDT consultations, observations, and assessments. The role involves supporting individuals with varying levels of functioning, many with autism and complex needs, requiring a systemic and formulation-based approach.

You will be part of a team including a Speech and Language Therapist, psychologist, and other professionals, taking a holistic and integrated approach to care, education, and clinical services.

We seek a practitioner with a clear vision of outstanding therapeutic services, driven, motivated, resilient, and capable of working with MDTs.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care in England and North Wales, committed to quality and positive outcomes. In 2024, we were certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.

Minimum Requirements

• Registered with the HCPC
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience working with adults and/or children with intellectual disabilities and autism, including complex trauma and mental health needs
• Ability to collaborate with key partners
• Sensitivity and conflict resolution skills
• Relevant CPD
• Post-qualification experience with adults
• Experience in lecturing/training
• Full UK driving license and access to a car
• Data management skills for service delivery, development, and projects

Benefits

You will work with a driven team, with resources to develop your therapies and make a positive impact. We offer a friendly, inclusive environment, opportunities for career progression, and a range of benefits supporting your work and personal life, including health, wellbeing, and insurance options, discounts, cycle schemes, and more.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS check.