Occupational Therapist - Band 7

JustOT; Peene; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Salary

Career growth

Positive work environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

JustOT is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Band 7) for a part-time role at an Independent Special School in Sevenoaks/Kent. The position involves delivering OT services, assessments, and multi-disciplinary collaboration to support pupils aged 9–20 with SEND.

The role requires HCPC registration, a degree in OT, and membership of the RCOT, with a focus on child and adolescent paediatric OT. Term-time hours apply with holiday pay included.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required and maintained.
• Experience working with adolescents/young people and families.
• CPD and continued professional development expected.
• Clinical governance and safe OT practice emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OT services to students with SEND in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Assess referrals and plan age-appropriate OT programmes.
• Provide training on OT processes to staff.
• Maintain confidential student records and OT information.
• Support social and academic development and student wellbeing.

Skills

HCPC Registered

Adolescents/young people

Professional ethics

CPD

Clinical governance

Activity analysis

Paediatric OT

Education

Degree in OT

Royal College of Occupational Therapy member

Job description

J800010971

Occupational Therapist - Band 7

Location: Sevenoaks/Kent

Salary: £40,006- £42,835 pa actual salary, term time only plus 2 weeks, inclusive of holiday pay

Hours: (Part Time/Term Time Only)

Client Group: Independent Special School

Our client School is an Independent Special School that supports young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities from the age of 9 (year5) to 20 years old. School educates students with Social, Emotional, Mental Health Needs as well as those with enduring Mental Health Needs.

Job Role:

• To have a collaborative approach of working to include delivering training of Occupational Therapy processes to other staff.
• take a 'whole person' approach to each students physical and mental wellbeing by considering all their needs - physical, social, psychological and environment
• To play an active role within the Occupational Therapy team and multi disciplinary Therapy Team.
• To respond to and evaluate referrals for student Occupational Therapy interventions
• In consultation with the Occupational Therapy team, to plan and deliver age appropriate Occupational Therapy programmes designed to support individuals and groups
• To carry out assessments on new and existing students
• To manage a caseload and maintain confidential client records and Occupational Therapy information on students as appropriate.
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary therapy team by providing advice, guidance and training to staff on supporting pupils both socially and within the curriculum
• To support social and academic achievement by helping students develop confidence, resilience and motivation
• To provide support for students by building non-judgemental relationships of trust and respect
• To undertake relevant Safeguarding training linked to the post and update as required
• (More in depth available n JD)

Requirements:

• HCPC Registered
• Degree/equivalent qualification in OT
• Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy
• Working with adolescents/ young people, families and colleagues as an Occupational Therapist.
• Professional ethics and putting their application into practice.
• CPD
• Clinical governance
• Use of functional assessment and activity analysis
• Sound knowledge of OT process within paediatrics

Client Benefits:

• Excellent Salary: £40,006- £42,835
• Career growth: Opportunity to learn new skills and develop professionally.
• Company culture: A positive and supportive work environment.
• Meaningful work: Chance to contribute to projects that make an impact.