Occupational Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Longdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join a supportive multi-disciplinary team. In this role, you will implement a holistic approach to enhance the wellbeing of pupils, ensuring their occupational and sensory needs are met. You will conduct assessments, provide training, and collaborate with various stakeholders to create a nurturing environment. With a commitment to improving work-life balance, the organization offers a 4-Day Working Week trial, allowing you to enjoy a fulfilling career while making a positive impact on the lives of young people. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters professional growth in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Discount Options

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required.
• Experience with individuals having intellectual disabilities and autism.

Responsibilities

• Implement a holistic approach to support pupils' daily lives.
• Conduct assessments and prepare relevant documentation.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Collaboration

Data Management

Conflict Resolution

Teaching/Training

Education

Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

Tools

HCPC Registration

Job description

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Longdon Hall School – Staffordshire WS15 4PT

Salary: Up to £53,200 (FTE) (dependent on experience) plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. Terms and Conditions Apply)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only, there may be scope for this role to be a full-time contract (52 weeks) if this is your preference, please get in touch to discuss.

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

About the role

Longdon Hall School are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our expanding team. In the role you would be expected to implement a holistic, therapeutic and dynamic approach to helping our pupils in their daily lives - ensuring they are safe, comfortable and their occupational and sensory needs supported throughout their day. Undertaking all aspects of Occupational Therapy clinical duties, you would be expected to carry out standardised and non-standardised assessments, bespoke interventions, and prepare relevant documentation - including writing reports and sensory profiles. In addition, you will provide information and training to staff, commissioners and other agencies as required.

You would be working within our well-established and supportive multi-disciplinary therapy team to help create an environment where our pupils can flourish, learn and develop. The team includes Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and therapy assistants. Someone with a rounded and integrated approach to care, education and clinical services would be perfect for this role.

Location: Longdon Hall School – West Midlands

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We have services covering all of England and North Wales. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.

For more information on the group please visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

• Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
• Registered with the HCPC
• Experience of working with adults and/or children who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g. complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern)
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of key partners
• Able to work sensitively with people and resolve conflict effectively
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting
• Substantial and relevant post-qualification experience with children and young people.
• Experience of lecturing/teaching/training
• Skills in the management of data are also important as the role includes collecting and analysing data to inform various pieces of service delivery, development and project work.
• Experience of working with or qualification in sensory integration.
• Experience of supervision and training of staff.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required.

What’s in it for you?

You will be working with an ambitious and driven service that’s really going places, supported by an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who are keen to learn from you. This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of the people we support and make a positive difference, in a role where you have autonomy.

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: [emailprotected]

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• 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
• *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• 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

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of our people in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.