Occupational Therapist

Outcomes First Group; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving the lives of neurodivergent children and young people. As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a crucial role in implementing holistic, therapeutic approaches that ensure safety and comfort for pupils. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a supportive clinical team, providing essential assessments and training. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, the organization promotes a 4-Day Working Week trial, allowing for a better work/life balance. Enjoy generous benefits, including a training allowance and flexible working options, while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Pension

Mental Health Support

Physical Health Checks

Flexible Working Options

Family Support Benefits

Access to Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Experience working with neurodivergent children and young people.
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT.

Responsibilities

• Implement therapeutic approaches to support pupils' daily lives.
• Conduct assessments and provide training to staff.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Collaboration Skills

Conflict Resolution

Sensitivity

Education

Recognised Occupational Therapist Degree

Job description

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!

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Wessex Lodge School - Somerset, BA11 4LA

Salary: GBP50,000 FTE, DOE plus GBP3000 Welcome Bonus (payable as GBP1,500 after one month and GBP1,500 after probation; T&Cs apply)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Mon to Fri

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only, 41 weeks

Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle required

We understand the value of helping our employees achieve their CPD goals and offer a GBP2,000 training allowance for role-specific training tailored to your needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing clinical team supporting schools, with experienced Occupational Therapists across the South West, internal supervision, and a GBP2000 CPD incentive. The role focuses on working with neurodivergent children and young people with trauma, autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs.

About the role

You will implement holistic, therapeutic approaches to support pupils in their daily lives, ensuring safety, comfort, and health. Responsibilities include assessments, interventions, documentation, report writing, and providing training to staff and external agencies.

Our clinical teams foster a nurturing environment where pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions. We maintain a strong safeguarding culture and aim for excellence in supporting vulnerable individuals to build their futures.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the UK's largest independent provider of special needs education, committed to quality and positive outcomes. In 2024, we were certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year. Our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information, visit our website.

Essential Criteria

• Recognised Occupational Therapist degree
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT
• Awareness of Sensory Integration or Sensory regulation approaches
• Experience working with children and/or adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, or additional needs
• Ability to work collaboratively with key partners
• Sensitivity and conflict resolution skills
• Valid UK driving licence and own vehicle

Additional Information

For more details, contact the Lead Clinician, Immy Johnson.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a friendly, inclusive environment where employees are valued. Benefits include generous annual leave, life assurance, pension, mental health support, physical health checks, and flexible working options such as working 80% of hours for 100% pay (subject to probation). We also provide family support benefits and access to Vista, our flexible benefits platform, offering health, wellbeing, insurance benefits, discounts, cycle-to-work schemes, electric car schemes, and critical illness cover.

All successful applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS check to ensure safeguarding and welfare of pupils.

Vacancy ID 273051