Job Title: Specialist Occupational Therapist Job Location: This role will work between two schools spending one day per week in Neptune School, Warmley and Ysgol Tŷ Monmouth, Newport
92, based on working 16 hours per week, 42 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent – Part Time - Term Time only.
Imagine working 2 days per week while making a significant impact on the lives of children and young adults with neurodiverse needs, many of whom have experienced trauma. As a pivotal member of our team, you'll have the autonomy to shape the future of our occupational therapy services. You’ll collaborate with our passionate and innovative integrated therapy team to deliver the highest standard of care and support to our pupils, making a real impact every day.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to identify and address the strengths and challenges your pupils face in their daily lives. Beyond conducting assessments, you'll be deeply involved in creating personalised therapy programs tailored to each pupil’s unique needs. This is your chance to be part of something transformative, where your expertise and dedication will empower our pupils to thrive and reach their full potential.
Taking a Neurodiverse affirming and trauma-informed approach to clinical work, working within a small caseload of pupils who have neurodiverse needs.
Assessing, writing indirect therapy programmes, providing advice and consultations, and delivering direct therapy.
Working alongside the integrated therapy team, consisting of Speech and Language Therapists and Creative Art Therapists.
Designing and delivering specific training and mentoring for your colleagues with the support of the Clinical Lead to further develop the Occupational Therapy offering within our specialist college.
A recognised post-graduate qualification in Occupational Therapy with an essential qualification in Sensory Integration and Processing, along with HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist with RCOT Membership
Good IT skills – We’ll train you on how to use our systems, but it would help if you had a working understanding of using Microsoft packages like Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.
A full driving licence. This role will work between two schools spending one day per week in Petherton Park School, North Petherton, and Acorn School, Winkleigh, Exeter
Holidays – You’ll get 28 days annual leave, including public holidays. You’ll also get an extra day off on your birthday after being with us for a year!
Pension scheme – Our pension scheme is based on you paying in 5%, and us adding 3%.
Learning & Development Opportunities – We provide comprehensive learning opportunities for team members to develop themselves.
Discounts – You’ll have access to brilliant discounts through the Blue Light Card and our own employee benefits platform.
Wellbeing Support – Your wellbeing is always our priority. You’ll have access to mental health and wellbeing support. On top of this, our therapies team offers a monthly confidential check in clinic, and group reflective practice sessions.
Cycle2Work -The cycle to work scheme enables you to buy a bicycle at a discounted rate.
DBS – As this role required you to have an enhanced DBS carried out, we will cover this cost.
After 12 months service you’ll also be eligible for our Medicash scheme which covers a wide range of medical, health and wellbeing expenses (Including immediate access to a GP!). You’ll get life assurance paid at x2 your annual salary, and even more high street discounts.
Please note that as part of our safer recruitment processes, successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, and online and social media checks, and reference validation.
We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.