Specialist OT - Autism & Complex Needs | Growth & Training

The Methodist Church in Britain; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision

Team support

Development opportunities

Training and progression

Job summary

The Cambian Group is seeking occupational therapists to join its specialist education services for children and young people. Core duties include assessment, reporting and needs-led intervention, with guidance to school staff to implement strategies under specialist supervision.

You will work within multidisciplinary teams supporting pupils with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs, aged 7 up to transition, with opportunities for clinical supervision and career development.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate diploma in occupational therapy.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Experience with ASD and/or learning disabilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality assessments of young people.
• Write reports on young people's needs.
• Deliver needs-led interventions for young people.
• Work with school staff to embed strategies across the environment.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, care and education staff.
• Contribute to developing provision and the occupational therapy service.
• Work under guidance and supervision from a Highly Specialist OT and a Clinical Specialist Lead OT.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

Degree or postgraduate diploma in occupational therapy

Job description

The Cambian Group is seeking occupational therapists to join its specialist education services for children and young people. Core duties include assessment, reporting and needs-led intervention, with guidance to school staff to implement strategies under specialist supervision.

You will work within multidisciplinary teams supporting pupils with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs, aged 7 up to transition, with opportunities for clinical supervision and career development.