Occupational Therapist

OFG Education; Knowle; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension

Wellbeing Support

Family Leave

Health Benefits

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Scheme

Critical Illness

Welcome Bonus

CPD Allowance

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team and deliver bespoke OT assessments and interventions in education settings. You will work closely with school staff to support students who are neurodivergent or have SEMH needs, applying OT theory to foster independence and well-being.

You will hold an OT caseload with supervision from the Lead Clinician, contribute to staff training, and engage in ongoing professional development within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Recognised Occupational Therapy degree and HCPC registration.
• Registered RCOT member; experience in educational/SEN settings preferred.
• Knowledge of sensory integration or SI training is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently within a school environment.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Holding an OT caseload with supervision from Lead Clinician.
• Deliver bespoke OT assessments and interventions to students with SEMH/neurodivergence.
• Collaborate with the education team and participate in staff training.
• Contribute to safeguarding and promote student independence.

Skills

Independent working

Flexible

Report writing

Team collaboration

Creativity

Research participation

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

RCOT member

Experience in education setting

Job description

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider occupational therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 6th year running? We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge, We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to students 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. You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and Lead Clinician also contributing to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual., Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the students we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the students we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for an Occupational Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the students we support.

Qualifications

• Recognised Occupational Therapy degree
• Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
• Registered member of RCOT
• Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services within a similar setting is preferrable
• Previously engaged with people who are neurodivergent and/or experience learning difficulty and/or socio-emotional and mental health difficulties in any setting, being able to evidence transferrable skills
• Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application to support independence
• Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality preferred
• Ability to work independently, flexible and confidence working in a school environment
• Clear and concise report writing skills
• Interest in sensory integration or sensory-informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed is preferrable, however not essential)

Salary

Salary: Up to £53,200 DOE plus £5000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £2,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £2,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply)

Hours

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.30am-16.30pm

Contract

Contract: Permanent (52 weeks or flexibility around term-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)

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.

Benefits

• 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
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• 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
• £5000 Welcome Bonus
• £2000 CPD Training Allowance

At OFG Education we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.