Occupational Therapist

Salary:
Up to £53,200 per annum, (dependent on experience) plus Welcome Bonus £3000 and £2000 CPD training allowance.

Contract:
Permanent

Essential:
Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

Working collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our pupils with developmental trauma, autism, ADHD, complex and SEMH needs.

We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals, and offer a £2,000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.

Based at 3 Dimensions school, this role brings with it the opportunity to work alongside the Clinical and Wellbeing Locality Lead and schools senior leadership team to develop the Occupational Therapy offer.

This school supports pupils in primary and secondary education with a range of complex needs including, neurodivergence, learning difficulties and social, emotional, and mental health needs often associated with complex trauma.

This is a great opportunity for a therapist to join the team at a time of growth and the introduction of an integrated therapies service at the school.

We are looking for someone interested in working in an innovative, self-directed, and flexible way, who recognises the value of the therapeutic relationship and the power of direct therapy, as well as the need to empower those working with the pupils we support through our universal and enhanced provision.

therefore, the post holder will be expected to share the same values and be willing to develop their practice in line with this with support from the wider multi-disciplinary team across the Eden hub (which 3 Dimensions School falls within).

Drawing on their experience, alongside their excellent communication, leadership and mentoring skills, the post holder will ensure that high quality Occupational Therapy is delivered at the school.

The post holder will report to and work closely with the Clinical and Wellbeing Locality Lead, along with other members of the therapies and education team.

They will receive both professional and clinical supervision from within the team and be supported to engage regularly with Continual Professional Development opportunities.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting clinical work as part of the therapies team, representing the organisation by providing support and guidance to team members and the wider staff group and ensuring a client focused service.

When it comes to looking after our pupils, we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading service provider in the UK.

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care.

We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.
Driving licence and access to vehicle
Experience working with Children and Young People
Experience of teaching, training and supervision of other OT's
Experience of undertaking appraisal and planning CPD for less experienced staff (desirable)
A willingness to learn and adapt practice in line with neurodiversity affirming Occupational Therapy.

We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue.

We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:
~ 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

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:
~ 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

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.

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