Job descriptionJob Title:Specialist Occupational Therapist – Development OpportunitynLocation:Copper Fields School, Cornwall, South WestnSalary:Up to £45,000 FTE, dependent on experiencenHours:37.5 hours per week Monday to FridaynContract:Permanent, Term Time only, 41 weeksnEssential:Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle requirednWe understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance, following successful completion of probation, to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.nThis is a really exciting time to join our new clinical team supporting Copper Fields School.With experienced Occupational Therapists working across the South West locality, clinical supervision available internally and our £2000 CPD incentive, this post will offer the successful applicant an opportunity to develop their specialism in working with neurodivergent children and young people who have experienced trauma.nWe are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our clinical division, working collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our pupils with developmental trauma, autism, ADHD, complex and SEMH needsnAbout the rolenYou will implement a holistic, therapeutic approach to helping our pupils in their daily lives, ensuring they are safe, comfortable, and healthy. Undertaking all aspects of Occupational Therapy clinical duties, you will adhere to professional and regulatory guidelines, carrying out individual assessments and interventions, and preparing relevant documentation, including writing reports. In addition, you will provide information and training to staff, commissioners and other agencies, as required.nOur Clinical Teams support our services to maintain a nurturing and loving environment where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.nWhen it comes to looking after our pupils, we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading service provider in the UK.With this in mind, we are looking for an Occupational Therapist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.nLocation: Copper Fields School – South WestnComing Soon! Copper Fields School is a brand-new specialist school in Gunnislake, Cornwall for autistic young people aged 4 – 16.nAbout the GroupnOutcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education. 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 educate for.nWe are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.nOur divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.nFor more information on the group please visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/nEssential Criteria:Recognised and relevant Occupational Therapist degreenValid and up to date HCPC registrationnSensory Integration qualification, desirable (including those who are part one through their postgraduate training)nExperience working with Children and Young PeoplenExperience of working within an educational setting would be advantageousnValid full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicleFor further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: recruitment@ofgl.co.uk or Clinical Locality Lead, Kate Boot kate.boot@enhancedlearningservices.co.uknTo view the job description, please click herenWhat’s in it for you?nWe 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.nBenefitsnYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:Generous Annual Leave EntitlementnLife Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributionsn“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksnFamily Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefitsn100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadnCycle to Work SchemesnElectric Car Purchase SchemenCritical illness coverAnd that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.nAt 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 DBSnJob ID: 003285n1nspeechtherapy #psychology #occupationaltherapy #CareersinEducation #SpecialEducation #CareersinCare #Career