Occupational Therapist

3 weeks ago

Bradford, United Kingdom Bradford Metropolitan District Council Full time

Job summary

Do you have a passion and commitment for improving education andwellbeing for children and young people who have additional needs; medicalneeds, deaf & vision impaired needs and social, communication andinteraction learning needs?

This is an exciting post within the SpecialistTeaching & Support Service at Bradford Local Authority which is focused onsupporting the wellbeing of children and young people with additional needs. Weare seeking to recruit an Occupational Therapist to join our team ofenthusiastic professionals.

Main duties of the job

You will:

Lead and provide an effective Occupational Therapy Service to children and young people within the Specialist Teaching & Support Service including those with medical needs, deaf and vision impaired children and young people and those with social, communication and interaction learning needs. Work alongside staff in the Specialist Teaching & Support Service to ensure the needs of pupils are met and supporting staff to understand different approaches and strategies. Work directly with pupils, families, outside agencies and schools to ensure a high standard of support. Developing and delivering specific programmes and interventions as appropriate with individuals and groups of pupils to promote positive mental health, behaviour, attendance & progress and wellbeing.

About us

BradfordCouncil About Us.

Bradford Council is the fourthlargest of 36 Metropolitan District Councils in the country, which serve thelarger cities and conurbations. Thereare four other metropolitan authorities in the West Yorkshire area Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield.

We employ approximately 8,500people (excluding schools) including social workers, litter pickers, librarystaff, lawyers and town planners. The size and scale of Bradford Council makesit one of the biggest employers in the district.

The City of Bradford has thestatus of a City and a Metropolitan Borough. In addition to the TraditionalBradford City, the Metropolitan District includes the following main areas ofpopulation: Addingham, Baildon, Bingley, Burley, Cullingworth, Denholme,Eastburn, Haworth, Ilkley, Keighley, Menston, Oxenhope, Queensbury, Silsden,Shipley and Steeton.

The total population of theDistrict is approximately 531,200 and it covers 141 square miles. Bradford Council has a workforce of 18,000(including schools).

To find out more aboutBradford Council and to view our vacancies please visit

Job description

Job responsibilities

Pleaserefer to the supporting documents.

Please provide evidence of how you meet theSpecial Knowledge criteria, Experience and Qualifications that are required forthe role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified Occupational Therapist (BSc/BA MA/MSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy degree) Current HCPC Registration

Desirable

Experience in providing Occupational Therapy services through practice placements, volunteering and/or employment. Other relevant experience of work with children and families is welcomed. Ability to work autonomously and seek support when required.

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