Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?!
It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Underley Gardens School, Kirkby Lonsdale
Salary: up to GBP53,200 pro rata (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only, there may be scope for this role to be a full-time contract (52 weeks) if this is your preference, please get in touch to discuss.
Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required
About the role
Underley Gardens School is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our expanding team. In this role, you will implement a holistic, therapeutic, and dynamic approach to helping our pupils in their daily lives—ensuring they are safe, comfortable, and their occupational and sensory needs are supported throughout their day. You will undertake all aspects of Occupational Therapy clinical duties, including standardised and non-standardised assessments, bespoke interventions, and preparing relevant documentation such as 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 pupils 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, education, and clinical services would be perfect for this role.
Essential Criteria:
* Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
* Registered with the HCPC
* Experience of working with adults and/or children who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g., complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern)
* Ability 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 the management of data are important as the role includes collecting and analysing 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
* Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required
What's in it for you?
You will be working with an ambitious and driven service that's really going places, supported by an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who are keen to learn from you. This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of the people we support and make a positive difference in a role where you have autonomy.
We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected, and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination, and most importantly, we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.
Benefits:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* Your Wellbeing Matters - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
* Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
At Outcomes First Group, we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Vacancy ID: 260967
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