Specialist Occupational Therapist

Phoenix Learning & Care; Cold Ash; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational organization in Cold Ash is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to make a significant impact on neurodiverse pupils' lives. You will work within a small caseload, collaborating with an integrated therapy team to design personalized therapy programs. Role responsibilities include assessing needs, delivering therapy, and leading training for colleagues. This position offers a chance to inspire change and foster independence in pupils, along with a competitive benefits package including pension contributions and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Pension scheme with contributions

Learning & Development Opportunities

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work scheme

DBS cost covered

Medicash scheme after 12 months

Qualifications

• Great experience as an Occupational Therapist is required.
• Ability to complete or contribute to capacity assessments.
• Familiarity with Microsoft packages like Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams is needed.
• A full driving licence is required for potential travel.

Responsibilities

• Use a neurodiverse affirming approach to support pupils with needs.
• Work with an integrated therapy team to deliver therapy.
• Design and deliver training and mentoring for colleagues.

Skills

Experience as an Occupational Therapist

Good IT skills (Microsoft packages)

Ability to complete capacity assessments

Full driving licence

Sensory Integration and Processing qualification

Education

HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist

Job description

A day in the life of a Specialist Occupational Therapist will involve:

Responsibilities

• Take a neurodiverse affirming and trauma-informed approach to clinical work, working within a small caseload of pupils who have neurodiverse needs. Assess, write indirect therapy programmes, provide advice and consultations, and deliver direct therapy.
• Work alongside the integrated therapy team consisting of Speech and Language Therapists and Creative Art Therapists.
• Design and deliver specific training and mentoring for colleagues with the support of the Clinical Lead to further develop the Occupational Therapy offering within our specialist college.

Qualifications

• Great experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Ability to complete or contribute to capacity assessments.
• Good IT skills – familiarity with Microsoft packages like Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.
• A full driving licence. While this role is based in a single location, travel to other sites will be required at times including travel to our Tiverton Hub for team meetings and training where required.
• An essential qualification in Sensory Integration and Processing and HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist with RCOT Membership.

Are you an experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist? Imagine every day making a significant impact on the lives of children and young adults with neurodiverse needs, many of whom have experienced trauma. This is your chance to use your skills to create meaningful change and truly make a difference.

About the role

Join us in this newly created role at The Grange where your expertise will shine! As a pivotal member of our team, you'll have the autonomy to shape the future of our occupational therapy services. You'll collaborate with our passionate and innovative integrated therapy team to deliver the highest standard of care and support to our pupils, making a real impact every day. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to identify and address the strengths and challenges your pupils face in their daily lives. Your efforts will make a lasting impact, fostering their growth and independence. Beyond conducting assessments, you'll be deeply involved in creating personalised therapy programs tailored to each pupil's unique needs. This is your chance to be part of something transformative, where your expertise and dedication will empower our pupils to thrive and reach their full potential. This is your opportunity to lead, inspire, and transform lives.

Benefits

• Pension scheme – Our pension scheme is based on you paying in 5%, and us adding 3%.
• Learning & Development Opportunities – We provide comprehensive learning opportunities for team members to develop themselves.
• Discounts – You'll have access to brilliant discounts through the Blue Light Card and our own employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support – Your wellbeing is always our priority. You'll have access to mental health and wellbeing support. On top of this, our therapies team offers a monthly confidential check in clinic, and group reflective practice sessions.
• Cycle to Work – The cycle to work scheme enables you to buy a bicycle at a discounted rate.
• DBS – As this role required you to have an enhanced DBS carried out, we will cover this cost.
• Medicash – After 12 months service you'll also be eligible for our Medicash scheme which covers a wide range of medical, health and wellbeing expenses (including immediate access to a GP). You'll get life assurance paid at x2 your annual salary, and even more high street discounts.

As part of our safer recruitment processes, successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, online and social media checks, and reference validation. Phoenix Learning and Care are committed to creating an inclusive workforce and ensuring all candidates can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.