Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

Acorn Care and Education; Horsham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational services provider in the UK is seeking a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist for Orchards Manor School. This role involves delivering personalized Occupational Therapy to pupils with diverse needs and collaborating with educational teams. The position offers a competitive salary plus a £3000 welcome bonus, extensive training allowances, and a focus on employee wellbeing. Candidates should have a recognized Occupational Therapy degree and relevant experience.

Benefits

£2000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Discount options

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• HCPC registered and member of RCOT.
• Minimum 3 years practicing as an OT preferred.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention.
• Work collaboratively with the education team.
• Help pupils develop independence skills.

Skills

Communicating effectively

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Understanding neurodivergence

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised Occupational Therapy degree

Tools

Assessment tools

OT modalities

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Orchards Manor School, Norfolk, PE34 3HT

Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata (dependent on experience) plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply plus £3000 Relocation package. (Relocation package dependent/ agreed based on distance) (T&C's apply)

*Please note- basic grade OT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+ & Highly specialist from £48,000+*

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to overlap with core school hours (Part time hours may be considered)

Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)

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 for each of our sites 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 Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.

About the Group:

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for.Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools.

Our Vision

Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.

The role:

We are looking for a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Orchards Manor 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. 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.

Location: Orchards Manor School, Norfolk, PE34 3HT - Orchards Manor School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 4-16


Essential Criteria:

Recognised Occupational Therapy degree
HCPC registered and member of RCOT
Relevant experience in a previously held job (LD, SEMH, neurodivergence)
Enhanced knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application
Experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings, with some responsibility for service & team performance
Experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
Good communication including relationship, analytical and judgemental skills
Clear understanding of the relationship between behaviour and communication
Clear understanding of physical needs, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and treatment of client group
Clear understanding of other developmental needs that may impact on an individual and skills needed for independence
Up to date knowledge of a range of approaches relating to neurodivergence, learning disability and trauma informed practice
Sound knowledge of different assessment tools, intervention programmes and formulation of treatment plans from a range of OT modalities
Evidence of continuous professional development and consistently undertakes self-development
Full driving licence and access to a car
Ability and willingness to travel on company business
Flexible approach to working environments, creative problem solver
Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
Desirable:

3+ years practicing as an OT
Evidence of formal post graduate study in Sensory Integration and/or developmental trauma and/or sensory attachment

Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options:

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:

£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
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
£3000 Welcome Bonus (T&C’s Apply)