Occupational Therapist. Job in Cranleigh Education & Training Jobs

Cpl UK - Healthcare; Waverley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Newly Qualified or Band 5 Occupational Therapist to provide quality therapy to children aged 5-19 with severe communication difficulties and autism. Candidates should be HCPC-registered and possess strong communication skills, compassion, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. The role offers competitive salary and comprehensive staff benefits, including training opportunities and employee support services.

Benefits

Regular specialist CPD and training opportunities

25 days' annual leave plus public holidays

Free hot lunches cooked on site

Employee Assistance Service (24/7)

Life Insurance and Medicash Cashplan

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist.
• Understanding of communication needs associated with autism and complex learning disabilities.
• Demonstrate emotional, mental, and physical resilience.

Responsibilities

• Devise and implement therapy for individuals and small groups.
• Deliver interventions for students with complex communication needs.
• Manage a caseload of approximately 18 students.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

HCPC registration

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Newly Qualified or Band 5 Occupational Therapist

Location

Surrey

Salary

• £32,276 - £38,379 (Newly Qualified)
• Hours: 37 hours/week (compressed into term time). Part-time considered.
• Transport: Own transport desirable due to semi-rural location.

Role Purpose

To deliver high-quality, student-centred Occupational Therapy to children and young people aged 5-19 with severe social communication difficulties, autism, and complex learning disabilities. The postholder will promote meaningful communication, independence, and readiness for life beyond school or college.

Key Responsibilities

• Devise, develop and implement therapy for individuals and small groups.
• Deliver interventions for students with a broad range of complex communication needs.
• Work collaboratively with education staff as part of an embedded therapy model.
• Provide therapy input for both day and residential students as required.

Assessment & Caseload Management

• Manage a caseload of approximately 18 students, including termly target-setting.
• Undertake assessments on admission and for annual reviews.
• Maintain detailed, accurate and up-to-date therapy records and reports.

Collaboration & Supervision

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (Occupational Therapy, SLT, Dramatherapy, Music Therapy, Therapy Assistants).
• Supervise and support Therapy Assistants delivering programmes.
• Participate in regular supervision, mentoring, and 1:1 professional support.

Professional Requirements

• Maintain HCPC registration
• Demonstrate emotional, mental, and physical resilience.

Person Specification

Essential

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist
• Understanding of communication needs associated with autism and complex learning disabilities.
• Compassionate, supportive approach and commitment to improving outcomes for young people.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Staff Benefits

• Regular specialist CPD and training opportunities.
• Life Insurance and Medicash Cashplan.
• Team Teach training (annual refreshers).
• 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays (paid).
• Free hot lunches cooked on site during term time.
• Comprehensive induction programme.
• Employee Assistance Service (24/7 confidential wellbeing and counselling).
• Strong organisational support including Adult Mental Health First Aiders and Occupational Health.
• Stunning 23-acre site on the edge of the Surrey Hills.