Occupational Therapist

OFG Education; Rawtenstall; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance Pension

Wellbeing support program

Vista Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join Belmont Secondary School in Rawtenstall, Lancashire. The role delivers holistic OT assessments and bespoke interventions, supporting students in daily life and sensory needs within a multidisciplinary team.

You'll conduct clinical duties, prepare documentation, and provide staff training, with opportunities for professional growth in a friendly, supportive environment. DBS checks apply, driving licence required.

Qualifications

• OT degree with professional registration (HCPC) and membership of RCOT or equivalent.
• Experience with sensory integration approaches and complex needs.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and schools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic, therapeutic OT assessments and interventions in an education setting.
• Carry out standardised and non-standardised assessments and write reports.
• Provide training and information to staff and external agencies.

Skills

OT BSc

HCPC registered

Sensory Integration

Special needs experience

Team collaboration

Driving licence

Education

OT Degree (Hons)

Job description

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Occupational Therapist

Belmont Secondary School

• Rawtenstall
• Permanent

Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE, DOE

Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30-4.30 Term Time Only

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growthand developmentin youroccupational therapy career- All whilst working withina friendly multidisciplinary teamin a rewardingeducationsetting?

Do you want to have opportunities toparticipateinresearchprojects, special interest groups andform part of a wider occupational therapy networkthat meets regularly for training& development?

Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliverspecialist 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 the6th year running?

At OFG Education we believe in creating a better work life balance

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, Lancashire, BB4 6RX

Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE, DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

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

About the role

Belmont Secondary 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 students 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 andother agencies as required.

You would be working within our well-established and supportive multi-disciplinary therapy team to help create an environment where our students 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: Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, Lancashire, BB4 6RX

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

• Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
• Registered with the HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT
• Awareness of Sensory Integration or Sensory regulation approaches
• Experience of working with children and/or adults 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
• 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 OFG Education 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:[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

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

At OFG Education we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. 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.

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals

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We are committed to enabling outstanding futures for all children through a portfolio of inclusive, high-quality independent and international schools.