Occupational Therapist

1 week ago


Gillingham, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time
Job description

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit*

Job Title:

Occupational Therapist

Location:

Heath Farm, Ashford, Kent

Salary:

Up to £53,200 (pro rata, DOE)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Contract:

Permanent, Term Time only, (There may be scope for this role to be a full-time contract (52 weeks) if this is your preference, please get in touch to discuss.)

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.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our established team.

Working systemically within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) the role will require close collaborative working with clinicians and the School Leadership Team (SLT) in the context of an educational setting.

Work will focus around EHCP targets and be informed by MDT consultations, emerging patterns, needs and themes as well as observation & assessment.

Our aim is to embed excellent clinical practice throughout the educational journey of the young people we support.

The post holder will progress the OT specific therapeutic services where the needs of individuals vary in levels of functioning, many with a diagnosis of autism as well as associated needs such as complex and developmental trauma. Needs are complex and require a systemic and formulation-based approach.

You will be a part of a multi-disciplinary, well-being and therapeutic services team which is required to meet the needs of the vulnerable people within our services. The team includes Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other appropriate professionals. Someone with a holistic and integrated approach to care, education and clinical services would be perfect for this role. We are looking for a practitioner who has a clear vision of what outstanding therapeutic services look like. You would need to demonstrate drive, motivation, resilience and the ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.

The school is sited on a stunning plot of an old farm in rural Kent.

Heath Farm School is an outstanding school.

It is well resourced and provides an incredible range of opportunities for students.

From clinically informed classroom and playground spaces, to exciting subject specific departments as well as an outdoor classroom, horticulture spaces, individualized exam pods, a fully kitted out sensory integration suite, an immersion room, multiple therapy spaces and access to equine therapy.

The school has an amazingly supportive and nurturing staff team where therapeutic approaches and well-being are embedded in the whole school approach.

**Location: **Heath Farm School – Ashford, Kent

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education. We have services covering all of England and North Wales. 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: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Essential Criteria:

Relevant Occupational Therapy qualification

Registered with the HCPC

Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams

Experience of working with adults and/or children who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g. complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern)

Ability to work collaboratively with a range of key partners

Able to work sensitively with people and resolve conflict effectively

Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting

Substantial and relevant post-qualification experience with adults.

Experience of lecturing/teaching/training

Full valid UK driving licence and access to a car

Skills in the management of data are also important as the role includes collecting and analysing data to inform various pieces of service delivery, development and project work.

What’s in it for you?

You will be working with an ambitious and driven service that’s really going places, supported by an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who are keen to learn from you. You will have the resources and time to implement your strategic vision for therapies as this role will be key to the development of the service. This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of the people we support and make a positive difference, in a role where you have autonomy.

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.

To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: recruitment@ofgl.co.uk

To view the job description, please click here

Why work for us?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance

£2000 CPD allowance

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

Work 4 days, be paid for 5 *T&C's apply - following

successful completion of the probation period

Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

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

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS

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