Ryecroft School – West Midlands
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.
About the Role
In this role, 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 their day.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake all aspects of Occupational Therapy clinical duties, including standardised and non-standardised assessments, bespoke interventions, and preparing relevant documentation – including writing reports and sensory profiles.
* Provide information and training to staff, commissioners, and other agencies as required.
Our Team
You would be working 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.
About Outcomes First Group
We are the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland, and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we provide for.
Our Brands
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.
Requirements
* Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
* Experience of working with children and who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g. complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern)
* 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 also important as the role includes collecting and analysing data to inform various pieces of service delivery, development, and project work
* Experience of supervision and training of staff
Career Development and Progression
We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.
Benefits Package
* Lifelong learning - access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
* Exceptional reward package
* 'Your Wellbeing Matters' – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
* Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
* A market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:
o A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
o £2000 Training Allowance
o 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
o Cycle to Work Schemes
o Electric Car Purchase Scheme
o Critical illness cover
Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our vulnerable pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.