Occupational Therapist – Make a Real Difference Location: David Lewis School, College & Residential Services Contract: 12-Month Maternity Cover From April / May (Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week) Salary: £29,000 pro-rata 1.0 FTE (dependent on qualifications, skills & experience) Closing Date: 21st February 2025 Are you an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist looking for an exciting opportunity to shape lives and develop your career? Join our multi-disciplinary team at David Lewis and help empower children and adults with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, and other complex needs to reach their full potential. Why Join Us? Work in a highly supportive team in a specialist environment. Access state-of-the-art facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, farm, forest school, cafes, and even a doggy day-care Be part of an organisation with over 120 years of expertise and a GOOD CQC rating. Ongoing professional development with training, supervision, peer reviews & appraisals. Your Role: As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll: Assess & treat a specialist caseload in a variety of real-world settings. Work closely with teachers, care teams & therapists to deliver person-centred interventions. Support the Therapy Lead in developing and shaping the future of our OT services. What We’re Looking For: Recognised OT Degree Qualification (or equivalent) & HCPC registration. Ideally, RCOT membership. Strong communication & organisational skills, plus a team player mentality. This role is perfect for Band 5 or newly qualified Occupational Therapists eager to specialize in learning disabilities and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic setting. Ready to apply? Submit your application online: www.davidlewis.org.uk/work-for-us For informal enquiries, contact: Claire Munro, Head of Clinical & Therapy Services claire.munrodavidlewis.org.uk 01565 640000 We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please contact 01565 640018 Enhanced DBS check required. David Lewis is an equal opportunities employer. Make an impact. Change lives. Apply today About DAVID LEWIS CENTRE: David Lewis is a modern, forward-thinking charity with a track record and reputation built over 120 years. We provide a range of educational, residential and medical services to support adults and young people with complex needs, including learning disabilities, epilepsy and autism. We are based in Cheshire, but through our residential services, support people from across the UK.