Occupational Therapist (Rawtenstall)

Outcomes First Group; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance and Pension

Mental health support services

Work 80% hours for 100% pay

Vista Flexible Benefits Platform (健康,웰

Discount options (UK & abroad)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Job summary

Outcomes First Group Education in Belmont Secondary School is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our expanding team. You will deliver holistic OT assessments and bespoke interventions to support students in daily life, working within a multidisciplinary service.

HCPC registration, a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy, and a driving licence are essential. The role is permanent and term-time, with a competitive benefits package including pension and health support.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy required.
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT.
• Awareness of Sensory Integration or Sensory Regulation approaches.
• Experience working with children and/or adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Ability to collaborate with key partners and resolve conflicts sensitively.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Implement a holistic, therapeutic, and dynamic approach to support students in daily life.
• Ensure students are safe, comfortable, and their occupational and sensory needs are met.
• Conduct standardised and non-standardised assessments, bespoke interventions, and prepare reports including sensory profiles.
• Provide training and information to staff, commissioners, and other agencies as needed.

Skills

Collaboration

Conflict resolution

Communication

Education

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

HCPC registered

RCSLT/RCOT registration

Job description

Join Our Team as an Occupational Therapist!

Are you ready to take your occupational therapy career to the next level? At OFG, we offer you the chance to grow and develop your skills while working in a friendly, multidisciplinary team within a rewarding educational setting.

Imagine being part of a vibrant community where you can:

• Participate in exciting research projects and special interest groups.
• Engage with a wider occupational therapy network that meets regularly for training and development.
• Work flexibly and creatively to deliver specialist OT assessments and interventions that foster independence.

Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE, DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

About the Role

At Belmont Secondary School, we are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our expanding team. In this role, you will:

• Implement a holistic, therapeutic, and dynamic approach to support our students in their daily lives.
• Ensure students are safe, comfortable, and have their occupational and sensory needs met.
• Conduct standardised and non-standardised assessments, bespoke interventions, and prepare relevant documentation, including reports and sensory profiles.
• Provide training and information to staff, commissioners, and other agencies as needed.

You will collaborate with our well-established multi-disciplinary therapy team, which includes Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and therapy assistants, to create an environment where our students can flourish.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student is unique, and education should be tailored to them. For over 20 years, we have been dedicated to creating personalized pathways that help students achieve and thrive. Our approach combines educational and clinical expertise with research, innovation, and high standards.

Criteria

• Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
• Registered with the HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT
• Awareness of Sensory Integration or Sensory Regulation approaches
• Experience working with children and/or adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism
• Ability to collaborate with key partners and resolve conflicts sensitively
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

What’s in it for You?

Join an ambitious and driven service supported by a team of like-minded individuals eager to learn from you. This is your chance to enrich lives and make a positive impact in a role where you have autonomy.

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where your voice is heard, and you are valued. Our benefits include:

• Life Assurance and a Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• Access to first-class mental health support services and physical health checks.
• Work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay (subject to successful completion of probation).
• A market-leading benefits package through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, including health, wellbeing, and insurance options.
• Discount options valid in the UK and abroad, Cycle to Work Schemes, and Electric Car Purchase Scheme.

At Outcomes First Group, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. All successful applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.