Occupational Therapist

3 weeks ago

Somerset, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: 3 Dimensions, Chardleigh House, Somerset

Salary: Up to GBP53,200 per annum, (dependent on experience) plus Welcome Bonus GBP3000 and GBP2000 CPD training allowance.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; 8.30am-4.30pm

Contract: Permanent

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

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our clinical team at 3 Dimensions, Chardleigh House, Somerset. Working collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our pupils with developmental trauma, autism, ADHD, complex and SEMH needs.

About the role

We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals, and offer a GBP2,000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.

We're looking for an experienced practitioner to join us at Outcomes First Group as our Specialist Occupational Therapist. 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. The post holder will be able to make the role their own whilst being supported by a friendly team. 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. Our clinical team will work within the neurodiversity paradigm and use neurodiversity affirming practices; 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. The role is a collaborative one working with individuals and groups across professional and organisational boundaries.

This role will provide an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to develop their clinical skills, knowledge, leadership skills, and supervisory skills to junior members of the team and/or students on placement.

When it comes to looking after our pupils, we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading service provider in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for an Occupational Therapist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.

Location: 3 Dimensions, Chardleigh House, Somerset

3 Dimensions

About the Group

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.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.

For more information on the group please visit:

Essential Criteria:

Recognised and relevant Occupational Therapist degree Valid and up to date HCPC registration Sensory qualification (desirable) Driving licence and access to vehicle Experience working with Children and Young People Experience of working within an educational setting 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. For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact

What's in it for you?

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. 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. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

Benefits

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

And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the people in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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

Job ID: 241613

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