Occupational Therapist

Aspris; Bere Alston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward & discount

Comprehensive induction

Blue Light Card

Training & progression

Pension

PVG/DBS

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Job summary

Quay View School in Bere Alston is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Therapy team, supporting pupils aged 7–19 with autism and SEMH needs within a multidisciplinary setting.

You must be HCPC registered with a BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent, and have experience with complex needs and sensory processing. You will assess, deliver and review therapy, and share best practices with colleagues.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with a BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Experience with children/young people with complex needs.
• Knowledge of Sensory Processing Disorders and sensory integration theory.
• Ability to deliver therapy and share best practices with the team.
• Proactive in delivering onsite training to colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assess, deliver and review therapeutic provision for pupils.
• Disseminate best practices to the wider support team.
• Provide on-site profession-specific training to colleagues when required.

Skills

HCPC registration

ASD knowledge

Sensory processing awareness

Team collaboration

Treatment delivery

Education

BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Job description

Quay View School are recruiting for an Occupational Therapist to join our Therapy team. We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and passionate people to become an integral part of our therapy team. The successful candidate will join our multi-disciplinary team, which may suit someone experienced in a special needs environment or newly qualified, who will be required to work closely with another Occupational Therapist and other professionals providing support to students.

Our Benefits Include

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Comprehensive induction
• Blue Light Card
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Pension scheme
• Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

Quay View School (located in Bere Alston) specialises in providing education for children and young people aged 7-19 with autism (ASD) and social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) related conditions, including trauma and attachment. The safeguarding and wellbeing of our students is paramount; along with encouragement to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a practitioner with a passion and knowledge surrounding ASD and sensory processing disorders. The successful applicant will be HCPC registered and will hold BSc Occupational Therapy or profession specific equivalent qualification. Experience of working with young people with complex needs is essential. You will have an experience/awareness of Sensory Processing Disorders and the application of sensory integration theory in practice, assessment and clinical observations and you will be able to demonstrate a dynamic and creative approach to delivering treatment approaches. This role will have a strategic element, whereby you will assess, deliver and review therapeutic provision to our young people. The applicant will be proactive in disseminating best ways of working to the wider support team and will be confident to deliver onsite profession specific training to colleagues as and when required.

The applicant will work in close partnership with a diverse team of Therapy and educational specialists to deliver tailored support that meets the needs of each young person. The applicant will join a supportive and experienced team of dedicated support staff, committed to delivering the very best care. The successful applicant will receive a bespoke internal induction programme and the ability to network with Therapists across other Aspris sites.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.