Occupational Therapist

National Autistic Society; Southall; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity for autistic people in Southall is seeking a dedicated occupational therapist to support autistic children. The role involves working with a transdisciplinary team and implementing various interventions. Ideal candidates will demonstrate sensitivity, patience, and a commitment to diversity. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £35,964 - £43,780 per annum along with generous benefits, including a healthcare cash plan and 12 weeks of holiday.

Benefits

Auto-enrolled pension scheme

12 weeks holiday per year

Excellent induction and training programme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance

24-hour employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Passion for working in an organisation that specializes in autism.
• Experience supporting autistic adults or children.
• Able to provide personal care as required.

Responsibilities

• Support children through universal, targeted, and specialist interventions.
• Work alongside a transdisciplinary team.
• Report and record information accurately.

Skills

Patient

Good listener

Team player

Resilient

Sensitive towards vulnerable people

Job description

Location: Southall

Who we are

The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children.

We transform lives by providing support, guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Autistic people turn to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work.

We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws.

We have come a long way but it is not good enough. There is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.

This advert is for a full time role, 35 hours per week. The salary for this is £35,964 - £43,780 per annum.

What we can offer you

• Auto-enrolled pension scheme
• 12 weeks holiday per year
• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits (cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, shopping discounts etc)
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• A portfolio of salary sacrifice and other flexible benefits at reduced costs
• Access to a 24-hour employee assistance programme & a Headspace App

We are passionate about supporting autistic people into work, and particularly welcome applications from autistic people. We help autistic people from all backgrounds and strive to represent the same diversity in our staff and volunteers. We particularly encourage applications from people from all minority groups, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. Together, we can create a society that works for autistic people.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an occupational therapist who has a passion to work in an organisation that specialises in autism, supporting autistic adults or children on the autism spectrum live the life they choose. This role is based in our school, and you will work along side a transdisciplinary team to support our children through use of universal, targeted and specialist interventions.

Your qualities

• Patient, inspiring, caring and sensitive towards the needs of vulnerable people
• Good listeners, able to report and record information accurately
• Team players, able to work independently with little support as required
• Resilient, able to work proactively with challenging behaviour
• Willing and able to provide personal care to individuals
• Individuals who value diversity, health and safety and are committed to safe working practices

Hours of work

35 hours per week

How to apply

• To apply for this role please click the Apply button below
• When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.

For further information please read the Job Description here.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

You can view the Safeguarding Children Policy here.

Information about our Policy and Procedure on employing Ex-offenders can be found here.

We are an equal opportunities employer.