Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Ryecroft School – West Midlands
Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE (DOE)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 3 days a week
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our expanding team. As an Occupational Therapist, you would be expected to implement a holistic, therapeutic, and dynamic approach to helping our vulnerable children in their daily lives, ensuring they are safe, comfortable, and their occupational and sensory needs supported throughout the day.
You will undertake all aspects of Occupational Therapy clinical duties, including carrying out standardized and non-standardized assessments, bespoke interventions, and preparing relevant documentation, including writing reports and sensory profiles. Additionally, you will provide information and training to staff, commissioners, and other agencies as required.
You will work within our well-established and supportive multi-disciplinary therapy team to help create an environment where our vulnerable adults can flourish, learn, and develop. The team includes Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and therapy assistants. Someone with a rounded and integrated approach to care and clinical services would be perfect for this role.
Essential Criteria:
* Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
* Registered with the HCPC
* Experience of working with children who have intellectual disabilities and/or autism with additional needs (e.g., complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviors of concern)
* Able 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 children and young people
* Experience of lecturing/teaching/training
* Skills in data management, as the role includes collecting and analyzing data to inform various pieces of service delivery, development, and project work
* Experience of working with or qualification in sensory integration
* Experience of supervision and training of staff
Benefits
1. Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
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