Occupational Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Worcester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a part-time Occupational Therapist at Sunfield, focusing on developing and delivering specialized therapy to support students' sensory and self-regulation needs. This role integrates the Practical Skills Therapeutic Education framework and offers an opportunity to work in a unique educational environment dedicated to holistic education.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

MSc training in Practical Skills Therapeutic Education

Qualifications

• Experience in providing specialized Occupational Therapy to children.
• Knowledge of Steiner principles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized Occupational Therapy to students.
• Develop sensory and experiential learning plans.
• Participate in evaluation and ongoing development of the service.

Skills

Sensory Integration

Clinical Skills

Assessment

Intervention

Evaluation

Education

Training in Sensory Integration

Job description

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Occupational Therapist (Part-Time) - Sunfield

We are seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist, preferably trained in Sensory Integration, to develop and deliver an occupational therapy service within Ruskin Mill’s Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE) framework and Rudolf Steiner’s human development approach. The role involves addressing sensory and self-regulation needs as outlined in students’ EHC plans.

Main Duties:

1. Provide effective, specialized Occupational Therapy to a caseload of residential and day students at Sunfield, following the PSTE method.
2. Contribute to developing sensory and experiential learning plans integrated into students’ daily and residential activities.
3. Support the creation of resources for sensory and experiential activities.
4. Develop and apply clinical skills in Sensory Integration, assessment, treatment planning, intervention, and evaluation.
5. Offer specialist advice to departments, professionals, and families within the PSTE framework.
6. Participate in the evaluation and ongoing development of the Occupational Therapy Service.

Training in PSTE will be provided. Ideally, candidates will have knowledge of or be open to Steiner principles of holistic and experiential education and therapeutic care.

About Ruskin Mill Trust and Sunfield:

Sunfield Specialist School and Children’s Home, located in the scenic Clent Hills, West Midlands, offers outdoor learning and practical activities in a farm, walled garden, and woodlands setting. Sunfield is part of Ruskin Mill Trust, founded in 1984, an educational charity operating across the UK, dedicated to supporting young people with autism and other learning differences through practical land and craft activities inspired by Rudolf Steiner, John Ruskin, and William Morris.

Benefits and Opportunities:

We offer competitive salaries, holiday allowances, pension scheme with salary sacrifice, health cash plan, employee assistance program, and extensive training, including our MSc in Practical Skills Therapeutic Education. Full benefits details are available at www.rmt.org/careers.

Early applications are encouraged as we may close the vacancy early once a suitable candidate is found.

Additional Information:

All staff and volunteers must share our commitment to safeguarding children and young people. Successful applicants will undergo DBS checks, medical checks, and verification of qualifications and right to work in the UK.