Occupational Therapist

Kedleston Group; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being programmes

Discounts on retail, travel, and leisu

Cycle to work scheme

Generous life cover

Job summary

Hawley Woods School, part of Kedleston Group, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a skilled clinical team. You will deliver evidence-based, child-centred therapy, managing a caseload and guiding therapy planning within your remit.

The role requires HCPC/BAOT registration with a Dip COT or MSc, and experience in special schools or CAMHS. You will collaborate with families, school staff, and external agencies to support holistic student development.

Qualifications

• Dip COT, BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy with HCPC and BAOT registration.
• Experience in a special school setting or CAMHS service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with students, staff, and parents.
• Proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving and student support.

Responsibilities

• Be a key member of a skilled clinical team, providing high quality, evidence-based and child-centred therapy.
• Hold a clinical caseload and practice autonomously, setting priorities.
• Influence therapy planning and service development within an allocated area.
• Ensure all practice aligns with the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
• Work with families, carers, educators and external agencies to ensure holistic therapeutic support.
• Provide training and consultancy to families, Hawley Woods School staff and others in Kedleston Group.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Dip COT, BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

• To be a key member of a skilled clinical team, providing a high quality, evidence based and child centred therapy service.
• To hold a clinical case load and practice clinically, setting priorities and working autonomously
• To influence therapy planning and service development within an allocated area of special responsibility, in line with current research and nationally identified policy.
• To ensure that all practice is in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
• To work with families, carers, educators and appropriate external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to therapeutic support
• To provide training and consultancy to families, Hawley Woods School staff and, where appropriate, to staff in other Kedleston Group services.

What we’re looking for:

• Dip COT, BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy together with HCPC and BAOT registration
• Previous experience of working in a special school setting or in a CAMHS service
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with students, staff, and parents.
• A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving and student support.

Why work for us?

• Supportive and friendly school community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;

• Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous life cover

Who are we?

Hawley Woods School provides specialist education for autistic children and those with associated conditions or learning disabilities across Key Stages 2-4 supporting children aged 7-17 (school years 3-11).

We help children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who may be struggling to keep up with the pace of work, may be losing confidence, or struggling with the overwhelming sensory environment of their mainstream school. We also help children who have been out of education for a period of time, to positively re-engage in an education which takes into account any negative experiences they may have had in schools so far.

Hawley Woods School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.