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Occupational Therapist
Job Posted: 14 days ago
Salary: £ 53,000 - 53,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Expire in: 14 days
Job Description
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team in a special needs school based in Horsham. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.
Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for an Occupational Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.
Essential Criteria:
* Recognised Occupational Therapy degree
* Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
* Registered member of RCOT
* Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services within a similar setting is preferrable
* Previously engaged with people who are neurodivergent and/or experience learning difficulty and/or socio-emotional and mental health difficulties in any setting, being able to evidence transferrable skills
* Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application to support independence
* Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality preferred
* Ability to work independently, flexible and confident
* Clear and concise report writing skills
* Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car
* Interest in sensory integration or sensory-informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed is preferrable, however not essential)
Location: West Sueesex, RH13 - is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 5 – 18
Benefits:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
* Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* £2000 CPD Training Allowance
Salary: Up to £53,200 DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday
Contract: Permanent – 52 weeks or flexibility around Term-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances
Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicleBefore You Apply
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