Occupational Therapist

Aspris Children's Services Limited; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education and care services provider in the United Kingdom seeks an Occupational Therapist to join their Therapy team at Roehampton Gate School. The successful candidate will manage individual treatment plans, maintain records, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role offers flexibility, ongoing training, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme

Flexible working

Hybrid opportunities

Relocation package

Free parking

Free lunches

Comprehensive induction

Commitment to ongoing training

Qualifications

• Registered with a relevant professional body.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding screening.
• Minimum of two references covering the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate caseloads and treatment plans.
• Undertake assessments to identify student needs.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Ensure clinical practice complies with policies and regulations.
• Promote the school’s therapy services.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Clinical practice management

Education

BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Job description

Aspris Education and Children’s Services is a leading company in the UK offering independent behavioural care. We are recruiting an Occupational Therapist for Roehampton Gate School to join our Therapy team.

Benefits

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Blue Light discount card
• Flexible working
• Hybrid opportunities
• Relocation package*
• Free parking
• Free lunches
• Comprehensive induction
• Commitment to ongoing training and career progression
• Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more

Main Duties

• Manage and co‑coordinate own caseload and implement individual EHCP/treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication.
• Receive and respond promptly to new students undertaking assessments to identify and prioritise student needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis.
• Maintain accurate and timely records detailing each student’s progress and complete Annual Review records when required.
• Ensure the effective and efficient management of sensory profiles across the whole school and advise staff to correct implementation.
• Maintain and develop close working relationships with school teaching and support staff.
• Ensure clinical practice is in line with school policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards.
• Contribute to business growth by actively promoting the school’s therapy services in line with personal and school targets.
• Maintain effective communication links with students, patients, relatives, carers, and purchasers.
• Undertake training for school staff in line with EHCP requirements, including individual and group support, and advise teaching and support staff throughout the academic year to develop.
• Be responsible for linking OT into the class setting for a strong ethos that collaborates therapy and education practice.
• Submit requests for equipment in line with supporting the progress of all students.

Qualifications & Requirements

The successful candidate will be registered and hold a BSc Occupational Therapy or profession‑specific equivalent qualification. The role requires a willingness to undertake safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including Disclosure & Barring Service checks and at least two references covering the last three years. For all our services, references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

Other Information

As part of Aspris Children’s Services, we offer an extensive career pathway and training. We ask that you demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience, and in return we will provide all the training and support you need to progress.

Please note, this role may close early should we appoint a successful candidate.

If you want to progress your career, Aspris will help you get there.