Specialist Occupational Therapist
4 weeks ago
*You’ll work 80% of your contractualhours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the thingsthat make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion ofprobation and is not a contractualbenefit*
JobTitle: SpecialistOccupational Therapist
Location: Waterloo Lodge School – North West
Salary: Up to £53,200 (FTE, DOE)
Hours: 22 hours per week, 3 days per week, 8.30am –4.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only.
Essential: Full UKDriving Licence and access to own vehiclerequired
We understand thevalue of helping our employees to achieve their ContinuedProfessional Development goals and offer a £2,000 trainingallowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailoredto your individual requirements.
We’relooking for an experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist tojoin our expanding team. Holding responsibility within specialistservices, you will contribute to bespoke assessment andintervention plans for the people we support.
About the role
Areyou an experienced clinician excited to work during times oftransformative change? Are you experienced, or have a keeninterest, in working with the challenges associated withneurodiversity (Autism, ADHD), complex and developmental trauma andcomplex needs? Do you want to help create a nationally importantresource with the substantial backing of one of the leadingproviders of education and care for young people with SEN? If so,we have the role for you We’re looking for a SpecialistOccupational Therapist to join us at Outcomes FirstGroup.
The post holder will progress the OTspecific therapeutic services where the needs of individuals varyin levels of functioning, many with a diagnosis of autism as wellas associated needs such as complex and developmental trauma. Needsare complex and require a systemic and formulation-basedapproach.
You will be a part of amulti-disciplinary, well-being and therapeutic services team whichis required to meet the needs of the vulnerable people within ourservices. The team includes Speech and Language Therapists,Psychotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other appropriateprofessionals and services. Someone with a holistic and integratedapproach to care, education and clinical services would be perfectfor this role.
Who are we looking for? We arelooking for a practitioner who has a clear vision of whatoutstanding therapeutic services look like. You would need todemonstrate drive, motivation, resilience and the ability to workwith multi-disciplinary teams.
Location: Waterloo LodgeSchool – North West
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For more information, please visit the company’swebsite:
https://www.optionsautism.co.uk/
About the Group
Outcomes First Group is the largest independent providerof special needs education and care. We have services throughoutEngland and North Wales. We are a vital part of local communitiesin England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation forquality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and carefor.
We are really proud to say that in 2024,Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place toWork’ for the fifth year running.
Our divisionalbrands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.
For more information on the group pleasevisit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/
Essential Criteria:
Relevant Occupational Therapyqualification
Registeredwith the HCPC
SensoryIntegration training, preferably a minimum of level3
Experience in managingmulti-disciplinary teams
Experience of working with adults and/orchildren who have an intellectual disability and/or autismwith additional needs (e.g. complex trauma, mental health needs,behaviours of concern)
Ability to work collaboratively with a range ofkey partners
Able to worksensitively with people and resolve conflicteffectively
Evidence ofcontinuing professional development relevant to thesetting
Substantial andrelevant post-qualification experience withadults
Experience oflecturing/teaching/training
Full valid UK driving licence and access to ownvehicle
Skills in themanagement of data are also important as the role includescollecting and analysing data to inform various pieces of servicedelivery, development and project work
What’s in it foryou?
You will be working with anambitious and driven service that’s really going places, supportedby an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who are keen tolearn from you. You will have the resources and time to implementyour strategic vision for therapies as this role will be key to thedevelopment of the service. This is an opportunity to enrich thelives of the people we support and make a positive difference, in arole where you have autonomy.
We offer afriendly and inclusive working environment where our people areheard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to cometo work with energy, determination and most importantly we wantthem to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is ourhighly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success itis, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range ofbenefits designed to support you, not just in your work life butalso on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can beand offer genuine opportunities for career development andprogression.
For further information on thisrole please refer the Job Description and Person Specificationattached. To discuss this role in more detail, pleasecontact: recruitment@ofgl.co.uk
ToView the Job Description please clickhere
Why work for us?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, soyou’ll get an exceptional reward packageincluding:
LifeAssurance
£2000 CPDallowance
Pension schemewith options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a widerange of first-class mental health support services and physicalhealth checks
Work 4 days,be paid for 5 *T&C's apply - following successful completion ofthe probation period
FamilyGrowth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhancedmaternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatmentsupport.
And amarket-leading benefit offering through our Flexible BenefitsPlatform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right foryou, including:
Awide range of health, wellbeing, and insurancebenefits
100’s of discountoptions valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car PurchaseScheme
Critical illnesscover
And that’snot all, we place the outcomes of our people in our services at theheart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in theknowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact onthe lives of others.
AtOutcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. Allsuccessful applicants will be subject to social media checks andsuccessful applicants to a fully enhancedDBS
Vacancy ID: 005351
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