Occupational Therapist

OFG Education; Rochester; In loco; GBP 48.000 - 59.000; Tempo pieno

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Life Assurance Pension

Your Wellbeing Matters (mental health/

Vista Flexible Benefits Platform

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OFG Education is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our expanding team across Medway Green School, Kent and Heath Farm College, Maidstone. You will deliver holistic, therapeutic OT assessment and intervention, writing reports and sensory profiles, while training staff and working within an established multidisciplinary team.

You will be part of a supportive network, with opportunities for research, special interest groups and career progression, in a Great Place to Work

Competenze

• OT must hold BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy and be HCPC/RCOT registered.
• Awareness of Sensory Integration or sensory regulation approaches.
• Experience with children/adults with intellectual disability/autism and additional needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of partners.
• Must have full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Mansioni

• Carry out standardised and non-standardised OT assessments and bespoke interventions.
• Prepare documentation including reports and sensory profiles.
• Provide information and training to staff, commissioners and other agencies.

Conoscenze

Full UK Driving Licence

Own vehicle

Formazione

Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

HCPC & RCOT registered

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Occupational Therapist

Medway Green School

• Wouldham, Rochester
• Permanent

Salary: up to 52,000 DOE FTE

Hours: Term Time or Full time

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 partof 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: Medway Green School, Kent ME1 3TS and Heath Farm College, Maidstone ME16 0ER

Salary: Up To £53,200 FTE, DOE

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

Contract:Permanent, Term Time or Full time

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

About the role

Medway Green School and Heath Farm College 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: Medway Green School, Kent ME1 3TS and Heath Farm College, Maidstone

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

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 OFG Education we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS

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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