Occupational Therapist

Acorn Care and Education; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Lancaster seeks an Occupational Therapist to join their in-house clinical team. The role involves delivering tailored therapy to pupils with diverse needs. Candidates must have a recognized Occupational Therapy degree, HCPC registration, and strong experience in similar settings. The position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and promotes a flexible working environment.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Work-life balance benefits

Family Growth Support

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services in a similar setting preferred.
• Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and practical application.
• Interest in sensory integration or sensory-informed practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils.
• Hold an occupational therapy caseload and support staff training.
• Work collaboratively with the education team.

Skills

Full valid UK driving licence

Experience with neurodivergent individuals

Clear report writing skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Recognised Occupational Therapy degree

Valid HCPC Registration

Registered member of RCOT

Job description

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Location

Crookhey Hall School – Lancaster LA2 0HA

Salary

Up to £53,200 FTE DOE

• Basic grade OT offers from £33,000+
• Specialist from £39,500+
• Highly specialist from £48,000+

Hours

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract

Permanent (term time only, or flexibility around full‑time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)

Essential

• Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

The role

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Crookhey Hall School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils 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 site lead, 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 pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils 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 pupils we support.

Essential Criteria

• 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 preferred
• 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 confident
• Clear and concise report writing skills
• Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car
• Interest in sensory integration or sensory‑informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed is preferred, however not essential)

Benefits

• £2,000 training allowance
• 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
• Work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support
• Wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

Closing

We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.