Occupational Therapist

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and young people. This role offers the unique opportunity to work within a supportive multi-disciplinary environment, focusing on collaborative care for individuals with diverse needs. With a commitment to professional development, you'll have access to tailored training and resources to help you thrive. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers a rewarding work-life balance, including a trial of the 4-Day Working Week. Make a meaningful impact while growing your career in a nurturing setting.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support children and young people.
• Implement therapeutic services for individuals with varying needs.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Collaboration

Sensitivity in Conflict Resolution

Experience with Autism

Holistic Care Approach

Education

Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

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 Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: The Shires Stretton / Oakham, Rutland - LE15 7GT

Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday

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 valid driving and access to own vehicle

We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.

About the role

Ready to take the next step in your OT career? Join our growing, passionate team across three diverse and dynamic schools, each offering a different specialist environment to broaden your skills and experience.

We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist ready to grow and thrive in a collaborative, child-centred environment. You’ll be working with children and young people aged 4-19 with a range of needs, collaborating closely with education and clinical colleagues to support engagement, independence, and meaningful outcomes.

Working systemically within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), the role will require close collaborative working with clinicians. Work will focus around EHCP targets and be informed by MDT consultations, emerging patterns, needs and themes as well as observation & assessment. Our aim is to embed excellent clinical practice throughout the educational journey of the young people we support.

The post holder will progress the OT-specific therapeutic services where the needs of individuals vary in levels of functioning, many with a diagnosis of autism as well as associated needs such as complex and developmental trauma. Needs are complex and require a systemic and formulation-based approach.

You will be a part of a multi-disciplinary, well-being and therapeutic services team which includes a Speech and Language Therapist, a psychologist, and other appropriate professionals and services. Someone with a holistic and integrated approach to care, education, and clinical services would be perfect for this role.

We are looking for a practitioner who has a clear vision of what outstanding therapeutic services look like. You would need to demonstrate drive, motivation, resilience, and the ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.

Location

The Shires Stretton / Oakham, Rutland - LE15 7GT

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 be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year in 2024.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.

For more information, please visit: [website]

Criteria

• Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT
• Minimum 2 years experience
• Awareness of Sensory Integration or Sensory regulation approaches
• Experience working with children and/or adults with an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g., complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviors of concern)
• Ability to work collaboratively with key partners
• Ability to work sensitively and resolve conflicts effectively
• Full UK valid driving license and access to own vehicle

What’s in it for you?

What we offer:

• A diverse caseload across Neurodiversity, ASD, and complex needs
• Strong multidisciplinary support and supervision
• CPD tailored to your goals and interests
• Opportunity to shape a developing, forward-thinking team
• Belonging to the wider Outcomes First Group clinical network

Whether you’re ready for new challenges or looking to advance your practice, this is the place for you.

You will work with an ambitious team, supported by an exceptional group of professionals. You will have resources and time to implement your strategic vision for therapies, making this role key to the service’s development. It’s an opportunity to enrich lives and make a positive impact with autonomy.

We provide a friendly, inclusive environment where our staff are valued. We offer opportunities for career development and progression.

Why work for us?

Your health and wellbeing are important. You’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support services and health checks
• *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to probation
• Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support

Additional benefits include:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. 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.