Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist

Outcomes First Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Birmingham is seeking a Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist to join its clinical team. The role involves delivering bespoke occupational therapy assessments and interventions to students with various needs. Candidates should have a relevant occupational therapy degree, RCOT registration, and experience working with neurodiverse individuals. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including training allowances and health benefits.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance for CPD

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing package including mental health support

Access to enhanced maternity leave

Cycle to Work Schemes

Qualifications

• Relevant previous experience as a student OT or in a related role.
• Experience working with individuals with learning difficulties or neurodiversity.
• Understanding of information governance and record-keeping standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the education and care team to deliver occupational therapy assessment and intervention.
• Hold an occupational therapy caseload under supervision.
• Support the growth of apprentices and therapy assistants.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Time-management

Organisational skills

Education

Recognised occupational therapy degree

Registered member of RCOT

HCPC registration

Tools

Various OT assessment tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Care First, located in Great Barr, Walsall and Tamworth. You will work within a friendly multidisciplinary team in an education setting, delivering bespoke occupational therapy assessment and intervention to learners who may have developmental trauma, neurodivergence or SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the education and care team to deliver occupational therapy assessment and intervention.
• Hold an occupational therapy caseload under the guidance of a clinical supervisor and site lead.
• Support the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants, contributing to staff training and consultation.
• Apply the Occupational Therapy Ways of Working to ensure best practice within an education and social care setting.
• Maintain a person‑centred, empowering approach, safeguarding culture, and involve learners in decisions that affect them.

Requirements

• Recognised occupational therapy degree.
• Registered member of RCOT.
• HCPC registration.
• Relevant previous experience as a student OT or in a related role.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing learning difficulties and/or neurodiversity.
• Strong communication, relationship, analytical and judgmental skills.
• Good time‑management and organisational skills.
• Understanding of the relationship between behaviour and communication.
• Basic understanding of physical needs, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and treatment.
• Basic IT skills.
• Understanding of information governance, confidentiality and record‑keeping standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable

• Experience of multidisciplinary work across varied settings.
• Experience communicating with families, relatives and carers.
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to clinical practice and professional management for the client group.
• Knowledge of different assessment tools, intervention programmes and formulation of treatment plans from a range of OT modalities.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £30,000 DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks.

• £2,000 training allowance for CPD.
• Life assurance, pension scheme with contribution options.
• Wellbeing package including mental health support and physical health checks.
• Access to enhanced maternity and paternity leave, paid fertility treatment support.
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits.
• Discount options across UK and abroad.
• Cycle to Work Schemes and Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
• Critical illness cover.