Occupational Therapist

You will join our dynamic multidisciplinary team working to provide consultancy, training, advice and direct therapy interventions for pupils and staff to primarily mainstream schools on an outreach basis. Supported by our Highly Specialist Therapist and External Therapies Lead you will contribute to service evaluation and data collection ensuring interventions are evidence-based and professional guidelines are met.

You will provide specialist advice, consultation and training to children, young people, their families, carers, and staff within school, assessing when there is a need for onward referral of students. You will provide data and evidence to support the External Therapies lead/Team lead to evaluate and report back to stakeholders on contract outcomes. Part of your role will be managing the appraisal and supervision of junior colleagues within the occupational therapy team.

Degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy including member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists with current registration with the Health Care Professionals Council as fit to work in the UK.
Knowledge of embedding therapy into learning activities.
Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Conditions.
Experience of working in mainstream school settings, devising, and delivering training using various outcome measurement tools and assessments.
Experience of working with young people with complex needs including learning disabilities and Autism Spectrum Conditions.
Excellent communication skills with ability to relate well to parents, carers and school teams as well as manage own case load and work autonomously.

Working Pattern - 37.5 hours worked over 43 weeks per year (term time). Part time hours will be considered.

Salary - £39,327 (pro-rated to £37,579 based on number of weeks worked)., We are proud to be a real living wage employer and offer salary increments every 2 years.
27 days annual leave rising to 30 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years plus bank holidays.
Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity.
Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
Reward and Discount Platform.
Employee incentive for refer a friend scheme.
Mental Health First Aiders offering support from trained colleagues, and free mental health support through our employee assistance provider.
Please refer to our job pack for more benefits.