Occupational Therapist

Quay View School; Yelverton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward scheme

Induction program

Blue Light Card

Ongoing training and career progress

Pension scheme

PVG/DBS paid

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Quay View School is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Therapy team at Bere Alston. You will work within a multi-disciplinary group supporting pupils with ASD, SEMH and complex needs, delivering assessment, treatment and outcomes within school settings.

The role involves collaborating with other therapists and professionals, providing training to staff, and contributing to strategic therapy provision for our students. HCPC registration and a relevant degree are required.

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC.
• Experience or interest in special needs settings.
• Ability to deliver bedside and classroom-based therapy sessions.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver occupational therapy provision for students.
• Review and adapt therapy plans with the MDT.
• Deliver on-site training to colleagues and share best practices.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Sensory integration

ASD knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

BSc Occupational Therapy

Job description

Quay View School are recruiting for an Occupational Therapist to join our Therapy team. We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and passionate people to become an integral part of our therapy team. The successful candidate will join our multi-disciplinary team, which may suit someone experienced in a special needs environment or newly qualified, who will be required to work closely with another Occupational Therapist and other professionals providing support to students. We are looking for a practitioner with a passion and knowledge surrounding ASD and sensory processing disorders. The successful applicant will be HCPC registered and will hold BSc Occupational Therapy or profession specific equivalent qualification. Experience of working with young people with complex needs is essential. You will have an experience/awareness of Sensory Processing Disorders and the application of sensory integration theory in practice, assessment and clinical observations and you will be able to demonstrate a dynamic and creative approach to delivering treatment approaches. This role will have a strategic element, whereby you will assess, deliver and review therapeutic provision to our young people. The applicant will be proactive in disseminating best ways of working to the wider support team and will be confident to deliver onsite profession specific training to colleagues as and when required. The applicant will work in close partnership with a diverse team of Therapy and educational specialists to deliver tailored support that meets the needs of each young person. The applicant will join a supportive and experienced team of dedicated support staff, committed to delivering the very best care. The successful applicant will receive a bespoke internal induction programme and the ability to network with Therapists across other Aspris sites.

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Comprehensive induction
• Blue Light Card
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Pension scheme
• Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

Quay View School (located in Bere Alston) specialises in providing education for children and young people aged 7-19 with autism (ASD) and social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) related conditions, including trauma and attachment. The safeguarding and wellbeing of our students is paramount; along with encouragement to achieve their full potential.