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Occupational Therapist
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 28,407 - 37,350 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Orpington, Greater London
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Are you an Occupational Therapist passionate about empowering young people to live life without limits? Do you want to work in a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment where your expertise genuinely transforms lives? Purely People Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading charity to find a dedicated and enthusiastic professional to join their Specialist Services Team.
The organisation: The organisation believes every blind young person should have the chance to live life without limits. By equipping young people with essential skills, they unlock their true potential. Their success is built on core values of their core values, placing Vision Impaired children and young people at the heart of everything they do. The College provides a unique and vital educational environment where students are encouraged to take control of their lives and develop independence.
The Opportunity: This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team as an Occupational Therapist on a part-time basis (phone number removed) FTE), working term time only. Reporting to the Head of Pastoral and Therapies, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team, providing essential OT services to students with Visual Impairment.
The Role:
* Devise and deliver individual OT therapy plans for students, supporting their unique needs.
* Produce comprehensive Occupational Therapy reports for annual reviews and other assessments.
* Maintain meticulous records of OT plans and student progress, including EHCP-related goals.
* Conduct assessments for both prospective and existing students, contributing to their ongoing development.
* Collaborate closely with the wider college team to ensure seamless integration of OT elements within EHCPs and the College curriculum.
* Input into student profiles, risk assessments, and specialist equipment lists.
* Champion safeguarding and ensure all relevant protocols are followed promptly.
The ideal candidate:
* HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist.
* Proven experience working as an OT, ideally within an educational or SEND context (SEN/VI experience is desirable).
* Exceptional written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, families, and colleagues.
* The ability to work autonomously and as a vital part of a diverse professional team.
* A creative problem-solver with a strong understanding of individual needs and adaptive communication methods.
* Commitment to equality and diversity in service delivery.
This role offers the chance to be part of a compassionate and forward-thinking organisation that genuinely changes lives. If you are passionate about enabling young people to flourish and want to apply your OT skills in a truly impactful way, we want to hear from you!
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