Occupational Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of special needs education as an Occupational Therapist. In this role, you will support vulnerable pupils by implementing holistic, therapeutic approaches and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The position offers opportunities for professional development, competitive salary, and benefits supporting your wellbeing.

Benefits

Life Assurance and Pension scheme

Wellbeing support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Family Growth Support benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and/or adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and create bespoke interventions for vulnerable pupils.
• Provide training and information to staff and other agencies as needed.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary therapy team.

Skills

Collaboration

Sensitivity

Conflict Resolution

Education

Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT

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 Details

• Job Title: Occupational Therapist
• Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time only. There may be scope for this role to be a full-time contract (52 weeks); please get in touch to discuss.

Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle required.

We understand the value of helping our employees achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance to support role-specific training tailored to your needs.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our expanding team. You will implement a holistic, therapeutic, and dynamic approach to support our vulnerable pupils, ensuring their safety, comfort, and occupational and sensory needs are met throughout their day. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, creating bespoke interventions, and preparing documentation such as reports and sensory profiles. You will also provide training and information to staff, commissioners, and other agencies as needed.

You will work within our well-established, supportive multidisciplinary therapy team, including Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and therapy assistants, to create an environment where pupils can flourish, learn, and develop.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care, with services across England and North Wales. We are committed to quality and positive outcomes and have been certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for five consecutive years.

Our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information, visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Minimum Requirements

• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT
• Experience working with children and/or adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, including complex trauma, mental health needs, or behaviors of concern
• Ability to collaborate with key partners
• Sensitivity and conflict resolution skills
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Benefits

We offer a supportive environment, career development opportunities, and a range of benefits including:

• Life Assurance and Pension scheme
• Wellbeing support services
• Family Growth Support benefits
• Flexible Benefits Platform with options like health benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, and Critical Illness Cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. Successful applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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