Specialist Occupational Therapist

Together Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated charity organization based in Liverpool is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality therapy support in mainstream schools. Applicants should have a relevant occupational therapy qualification and experience in supporting children with complex needs or Autism Spectrum Conditions. This role offers part-time hours, job security, and a generous benefits package including a pension scheme, occupational sick pay, and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives including yoga sessions

Reward and discount platform

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Occupational Therapist with relevant registrations.
• Experience supporting children with complex needs or Autism Spectrum Conditions required.
• Ability to design evidence-based therapy programs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of students in mainstream schools.
• Conduct holistic assessments tailored to each student's needs.
• Provide advice and training to staff, parents, and carers.

Skills

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Experience in mainstream school settings

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of assessment tools

Education

HCPC registration

RCOT membership

Job description

About us

Together Trust is a charity that champions the rights, needs and ambitions of the people they support. They work across the North West of England, providing a range of services including education, residential care, fostering, and community support.

Job responsibilities

Specialist Occupational Therapist Liverpool & Surrounding AreasHours: 22.5 per week, 41 weeks/year (term‑time) | Contract: Permanent | Salary: £41,490 FTE (pro‑rated to £22,681).

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Together Trust is looking for a Specialist OT to deliver high‑quality therapy support primarily in mainstream schools across Liverpool and the surrounding areas.

What You Will Do:

• Work autonomously managing your own caseload of students, collaborating with teachers, school staff, and families.
• Carry out holistic assessments and design evidence‑based therapy programs tailored to each student's needs.
• Provide specialist advice, training and support to staff, parents, and carers.
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, and innovation in practice.
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues, fostering a positive and inclusive learning culture.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Qualified Occupational Therapist, HCPC‑registered and RCOT member.
• Experience in mainstream school settings, supporting children with complex needs or Autism Spectrum Conditions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently while collaborating effectively.
• Knowledge of assessment tools, outcome measures and embedding therapy into learning.

Alongside an incredible team of like‑minded peers, you will be working behind‑the‑scenes to support staff, volunteers, families and supporters. You will help our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.

At Together Trust, your work will have a real impact on childrens development, learning, and well‑being. We actively encourage applications from people with lived experience and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6× basic salary death in service benefit.
• Occupational sick pay and family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and discount platform offering discounts at high‑street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card.
• Proud to be a real living wage employer.
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications.
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organization including mental health first aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at home.

Curious about us? Watch our quick career video as an Occupational Therapist:
https://youtu.be/Hb-9Dg-qK-s (OT)

Personal Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.