Exciting Opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist – Join the Dynamic MindSenseAbility Team!
SPECIALIST OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
(Band 6 or 7 depending on experience)
Are you an enthusiastic, flexible, and committed Specialist Occupational Therapist ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people? MindSenseAbility (MSA) is offering an incredible opportunity to join our team in the stunning New Forest, where we transform the lives of young people (up to the age of 25) with autism, developmental trauma, and mental health challenges.
MindSenseAbility is a cutting-edge therapeutic service which combines therapy, education, and mental health into one seamless program, tailored to each young person and their family. Our Occupational Therapy team uses Ayres Sensory Integration and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy informed approaches to meet their needs, delivering interventions across our centre, schools, homes, and the community.
Exciting news—we’re expanding! Starting Autumn 2025, we’ll offer Occupational Therapy at East Street Farm School, an innovative independent specialist school dedicated to providing exceptional care and education for young people with autism, developmental trauma, and mental health challenges.
We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Occupational Therapist to join our vibrant team. With at least two years’ experience in autism, learning disabilities, or mental health, and HCPC registration, you’ll deliver specialist assessments and interventions, including Ayres Sensory Integration, working with families and a multidisciplinary team to create life-changing outcomes.
This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) post pro rata – 41 weeks (term time plus two weeks) annually. Part time hours will be considered.
Salary is negotiable, dependent on experience, FTE range £37,338-£52,809 (Equivalent to NHS Bands 6-7).
What We Offer:
* A Collaborative, Supportive Team: Work with passionate professionals across Speech and Language Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Teaching, and Outreach—creating an environment full of learning, development, and professional growth!
* Clinical supervision and professional development: Receive guidance in line with RCOT and HCPC standards, alongside internal and external professional development opportunities.
* A supportive work environment: Enjoy the backing of an experienced administrative team and a strong network of colleagues, ensuring you can focus on what matters most – delivering high-quality child centred care.
* Additional Benefits: Access to a Pension Scheme.
For more information or to arrange a visit, contact Clare Willis, Lead Specialist Mental Health Occupational Therapist, at clare.willis@mindsenseability.co.uk or 01590 626541.
For application form requests, email recruitment@mindsenseability.co.uk.
Deadline for Application Requests: 24th March 2025
Closing Date for Completed Applications: 31st March 2025
MindSenseAbility is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
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