Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

JR United Kingdom; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization committed to enhancing the lives of children with complex needs. As a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will play a crucial role in developing therapeutic services that cater to neurodiversity and trauma. With a focus on a holistic approach, you'll collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals, ensuring every child receives the tailored support they deserve. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment that values your professional growth and wellbeing.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Fertility Treatment Support

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Training Allowance

4-Day Working Week Trial

Qualifications

• Experience with neurodiversity, complex trauma, and developmental needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop OT-specific therapeutic services for children with complex needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement care plans.

Skills

Sensory Integration

Collaboration

Conflict Resolution

Therapeutic Services Development

Education

Relevant Occupational Therapy qualification

Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT

Job description

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Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist, King's Lynn

Client: Outcomes First Group

Location: King's Lynn, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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: Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

Location: Orchards Manor School – Norfolk, PE34 3HT

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only. There may be scope for this role to be a full-time contract (52 weeks). Please get in touch to discuss your preference.

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

We understand the value of helping our employees achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance for role-specific training tailored to your needs.

We’re looking for an experienced, Sensory Integration trained, Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our expanding team. You will contribute to bespoke assessment and intervention plans for the children we support, holding responsibility within specialist services.

About the role

Are you an experienced Sensory Integration trained, Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist excited to work during times of transformative change? Do you have experience or a keen interest in working with neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD), complex and developmental trauma, and complex needs? If so, we have the role for you!

The post holder will develop OT-specific therapeutic services, delivering Ayres Sensory Integration, addressing varying levels of functioning, many with autism diagnoses and associated needs such as trauma and complex conditions requiring systemic and formulation-based approaches.

You will be part of multidisciplinary teams across three schools, meeting the needs of children with specific Section F provision in their EHCPs for Ayres Sensory Integration. Our teams include Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and other professionals. A holistic and integrated approach to care, education, and clinical services is ideal for this role.

Who are we looking for?

We seek a practitioner with a clear vision of outstanding therapeutic services. You should demonstrate drive, motivation, resilience, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Location: Orchards Manor School – Norfolk, PE34 3HT

Opening Summer 2025

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care, with services across England and North Wales. We are a vital part of local communities and are renowned for quality and positive outcomes. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information, visit our website.

Criteria:

• Relevant Occupational Therapy qualification
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT
• Awareness of Sensory Integration or Sensory regulation approaches
• Experience working with children and/or adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, or additional needs (e.g., trauma, mental health, behaviors of concern)
• Ability to work collaboratively with key partners
• Ability to work sensitively and resolve conflicts effectively
• Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

What’s in it for you?

You will work with an ambitious, driven service supported by a team of like-minded individuals eager to learn from you. You will have resources and time to implement your strategic vision for therapies, as this role is key to service development. This is an opportunity to make a positive impact and enjoy autonomy in your work.

Our friendly, inclusive environment values and respects our staff. We offer a range of benefits to support your personal and professional growth, including career development opportunities.

To discuss this role further, please contact us.

Why work for us?

Your health and wellbeing are important. You’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to probation. This is not a contractual benefit.
• Access to mental health support and health checks
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support

Additional benefits through Vista platform:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

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