Occupational Therapist

Outcomes First Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support service provider in Wakefield is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their clinical team. The ideal candidate will have a recognised Occupational Therapy degree, HCPC registration, and at least two years of experience. You will deliver tailored therapy assessments to students, ensuring a person-centred approach, while being part of a supportive clinical network. Benefits include a generous training allowance, life assurance, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Generous annual leave entitlement

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Discount options in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience required.
• Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application.
• Experience in multi-professional work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions.
• Hold an occupational therapy caseload with support.
• Contribute to staff training and consultations as required.

Skills

Recognised Occupational Therapy degree

Valid HCPC Registration

Experience with neurodivergent individuals

Sound knowledge of OT theory

Clear report writing skills

Ability to work independently

Interest in sensory integration

Education

Recognised Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Job Title:

Occupational Therapist

Location:

Meadowcroft School – Wakefield WF1 4AD

Salary:

Up to £53,200 FTE DOE

Hours:

37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 08.30am - 16.30pm (Part time hours may be considered)

Contract:

Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)

Essential:

Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

The role:

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Meadowcroft school. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach, always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for an Occupational Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.

Location (additional):

Meadowcroft School – Wakefield WF1 4AD – Meadowcroft School forms part of Acorn Education brand and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 5- 19.

Essential Criteria:

• Recognised Occupational Therapy degree
• Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
• Registered member of RCOT
• Minimum 2 years’ experience
• Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services within a similar setting is preferred
• Previously engaged with people who are neurodivergent and/or experience learning difficulty and/or socio-emotional and mental health difficulties in any setting, being able to evidence transferrable skills
• Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application to support independence
• Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality preferred
• Ability to work independently, flexible and confident
• Clear and concise report writing skills
• Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car
• Interest in sensory integration or sensory-informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed is preferable, however not essential)

Why work for us?

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options.

Benefits:

• £2,000 training allowance
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• 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
• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• 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

Declaration:

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Job Ref: 300180

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