Occupational Therapist

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to implement a holistic approach to support pupils in their daily lives, ensuring their safety and comfort. With the opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team, you will engage in meaningful assessments and interventions, making a significant impact on the lives of young people. Join a forward-thinking organization that values employee wellbeing and offers a trial of a 4-Day Working Week, enhancing work-life balance. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute positively while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in Occupational Therapy required.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Collaboration

Conflict Resolution

Data Management

Teaching/Training

Education

Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

Tools

HCPC Registration

RCOT Registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist, Princes Risborough

Client:

Outcomes First Group

Location:

Princes Risborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

8

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

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

Salary: up to £53,200 (DOE, FTE)

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

Red Kite School is looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our expanding team. In this role, you will 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. You will undertake all aspects of Occupational Therapy clinical duties, including carrying out standardised and non-standardised assessments, bespoke interventions, and preparing relevant documentation - including writing reports and sensory profiles. Additionally, you will provide information and training to staff, commissioners, and other agencies as required.

You will work 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.

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 proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group was 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: Outcomes First Group

• Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
• Registered with the HCPC and RCOT
• 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
• 1-2 years experience
• 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.
• 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 like-minded 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 to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: [e-mail]

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 up 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 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.

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Created on 18/04/2025 by JR United Kingdom