Occupational Therapist

Cambian Group Plc; Taunton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision

Multidisciplinary team

Developmental opportunities

Internal/external training

Job summary

Cambian Group Plc is seeking Occupational Therapists to work across our Specialist Educational services for children and young people. You will join a full multidisciplinary team, delivering quality assessments and needs-led interventions in school settings and residential environments.

You will work under supervision of the lead OT, embedding strategies with staff, developing the OT provision, and benefiting from structured training and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• A degree or a post-graduate diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with the HCPC and RCOT.
• Experience working with ASD and/or Learning disabilities with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality assessments and reports for young people.
• Deliver needs-led interventions within school environments.
• Collaborate with school staff to embed therapeutic strategies.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and maintain strong communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organisation

Time management

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

In line with our exciting plans for transformation and growth and the delivery of outstanding care for our children and young people, we are now looking to appoint Occupational Therapists, to work across a number of our Specialist Educational services.

Who we are…

The Cambian Group, part of the CareTech family of companies, is one of the largest providers of specialist Education and Care services for children and young people in the UK, delivering across Special Education Schools and Colleges, Residential Care Homes and a Therapeutic Fostering Service.

Our SEN Services are committed to improving the educational outcomes of all our children and young adults, providing support for children with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, severe learning disabilities, challenging behaviours and complex needs. We support our students from the age of 7 to the Transition Pathway, delivering specialist primary, secondary schools further education services.

Job Role

You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team including clinicians, care and Education staff. You will have opportunities to be part of the provision development and contribute to the improvement Occupational Therapy service.

Working with guidance and supervision from the Highly Specialist OT & Clinical Specialist Lead OT you will provide quality assessments; reports and needs led interventions for young people and work with the school staff to embed strategies across the environment.

Taking a “hands‑on” approach, it is essential that you will be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills. You must have excellent organisational and time management skills.

We offer training and career progression opportunities that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations

Candidate Profile

we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team.

Essential:

• A degree or a post-graduate diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and RCOT
• Experience working ASD and/or Learning disabilities with young people/adults

In return we offer:

• Clinical Supervision- from a Highly Specialist OT
• Full support from a multidisciplinary team
• Developmental Opportunities
• Internal/external training on new initiatives

You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession.

Note:

Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.

Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.

All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian is an equal opportunities employer