There is an established clinical therapy team at Novalis Trust, which consists of Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Social Workers, and Psychotherapists. There are regular clinical and therapy team meetings to discuss, share, and track progress within the individuals' therapy and to document outcomes of therapeutic interventions. This post will provide opportunities to develop your professional skills whilst being supported through working in an established team of experienced therapists.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve providing integrated Occupational Therapy standardized and observation-based assessments and delivering interventions. This may include advising on specialist equipment, developing programmes to help rebuild lost skills and restore confidence, advising on domestic and workplace environmental alterations, and coaching children in social skills and anxiety and behaviour management. In addition, a strong focus will be on implementing sensory regulation strategies working within a trauma-informed and attachment-focused model of approach.
Responsibilities for this role:
1. Occupational therapy assessment, observation and creating therapeutic support plans and goals for the children and young people.
2. Advising on specialist equipment needed to include domestic and workplace environmental alterations.
3. Developing programmes to help rebuild lost skills and restore confidence.
4. Opportunities to work alongside other therapists, to ensure the best outcome for the individual.
About us
Novalis Trust is a charity that supports children and adults with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties and other learning needs. The Occupational Therapist position works as part of our well-established and friendly team across Cotswold Chine School and William Morris School, following a trauma-informed approach. This would include opportunities to support the children with achieving their therapy goals within areas such as sensory, physical, emotional literacy, emotional regulation, and independent living skills.
Job responsibilities
1. Providing occupational therapy assessment and intervention for young people and residents as required.
2. Advising on specialist equipment.
3. Developing programmes to help rebuild lost skills and restore confidence.
4. Advising on domestic and workplace environmental alterations.
5. Coaching young people and residents in social skills, and anxiety and behaviour management.
6. Assisting and supporting the therapy provision throughout the Trust as required by the head of clinical services.
7. Writing up records and reports, and updating the database.
8. Providing information to assist completion of special reports.
9. Liaising as required with other professionals.
10. Attending complex needs meetings as required.
11. Attending meetings with the therapy department to discuss wider therapy issues as required.
12. Providing support and coaching to care staff regarding the therapeutic needs of students and residents.
13. Managing a caseload, prioritising needs and completing administrative tasks.
14. To assist with the therapy provision within the trust through being flexible with working hours and location.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC Registered
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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