Head of Occupational Therapy

Shaftesbury; Poole; Vor Ort; GBP 49.000 - 57.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Enhanced DBS check

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Shaftesbury Victoria School in Poole, Dorset is seeking an Occupational Therapist to lead the school’s OT team. You will manage a caseload of pupils with developmental needs, assess and intervene, and work closely with families and other professionals to enhance educational outcomes.

You will supervise a team of OTs/OTAs and contribute to CPD and in-service training within a multidisciplinary setting, supporting students across education and therapy services.

Qualifikationen

• HCPC registered.
• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum of 3-5 years post graduate experience in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience managing or leading a team.
• Experience working with children & young adults.
• Manual Handling and safe moving practices.
• Working in a multidisciplinary or multiagency team.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Occupational Therapy team at Victoria School.
• Carry a caseload of students and perform assessments and interventions.
• Collaborate with families and professionals to improve outcomes.
• Supervise OT staff within the team.
• Work with multidisciplinary therapy and education teams to support pupil outcomes.

Kenntnisse

HCPC registered

Ausbildung

Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

Exceptional People Deserve Exceptional Staff

About Shaftesbury Statement

Shaftesbury is a disability charity offering care, education, vocational and rehab services. The charity also provides residential care, nursing and supported living.

Within the education sector, Shaftesbury has one school, Shaftesbury Victoria School, and 2 further education colleges, Shaftesbury Millie College and Shaftesbury Nash College. The school is for students aged 3-19, and the colleges are for students aged 16-25. All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), as well as physical and/or intellectual disabilities, and some have profound and complex learning needs.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Occupational Therapy team at Victoria School. The successful applicant will be motivated and enthusiastic and ready to join our skilled multidisciplinary therapy team based at Victoria School in Poole, Dorset.

Working with us can provide you with exciting career development and training opportunities. You will receive a comprehensive induction programme, access training, regular supervision and receive excellent support from experienced OT’s and OTAs. You will also have a range of CPD opportunities to be involved in.

The post holder will be responsible for leading the Occupational Therapy team working closely with the Head of Therapies at the school.

You will also hold a caseload of students with which you will carry out assessments and interventions, to children with a variety of developmental disorders. You will work closely with families and with other professionals to provide an excellent quality of care and to act as a source of information, support and advice. You will be responsible for the supervision of the Occupational Therapists within the team.

Ideally, you will have experience of working with children either in a special school or within a paediatric Occupational Therapy setting. You will have supervisory or management experience in terms of leading a team. A minimum of 3-5 years' experience post-graduation is required.

If you are passionate about working with young people, able to use an integrated therapy and education approach; working with children, families, therapy and teaching staff to improve outcomes for children, we would love to hear from you. We look forward to welcoming applicants that value knowledge, skills and ideas and has excellent communication skills,

In return you will join a supportive, friendly and experienced team and an organisation with strong core values and a commitment to professional development, including in-service training and opportunities to develop your leadership skills.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Minimum of 3-5 years post graduate experience in Occupational Therapy
• Experience managing or leading a team.
• Experience working with children & young adults
• Manual Handling and safe moving practices
• Working in a multidisciplinary or multiagency team

Desirable Qualifications

• Sensory Integration qualifications

Why Join Us?

What you will enjoy:

• Make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of students, and their ability to access education and the wider community.
• Work alongside a dedicated, passionate team in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Shaftesbury Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff. It is the responsibility of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and will follow our rigorous safer recruitment processes.

Equality and Diversity

Shaftesbury is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Shaftesbury aims to create and sustain an inclusive work environment which provides equality of opportunity for everyone and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The post holder is required to uphold the Equality and Diversity policy and comply with the code of conduct which sets out our standards of behaviour towards those who use our services or work within them.

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515

(Please note this post is pro rata term time only and dependent on experience and therefore the actual salary will reflect this).

Contract Type: Permanent, Fixed Term 1 year, Term time only

Hours per Week: 37.5

Application Process

Closing date: 30th October 2026

Interview Dates: TBC

Visits to the setting are welcomed, and encouraged, by arrangement.