Occupational Therapist

Scienceabode; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational care provider is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join their team in the West Midlands. The role involves delivering evidence-based care across multiple schools, specifically supporting young people with social, emotional, and developmental needs. Qualifications include a relevant degree and a full driving licence. The position offers a salary range of £37,000 to £40,000 per annum and various employee benefits including training, bonuses, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Access to Tastecard and Bluelight card discounts

Competitive pay rates

Christmas bonus

Generous Refer a Friend Scheme

Ongoing training and professional development

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Must hold a full driving licence.
• Relevant experience in working with young people.
• Ability to deliver group-based intervention programmes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic care as per ethical standards.
• Undertake assessments to develop individualised intervention plans.
• Provide specialist advice in behaviour plans and EHCPs.
• Develop and evaluate therapeutic training for staff.
• Measure effectiveness and report data to management.

Skills

Evidence-based therapeutic care

OT assessments

Specialist OT advice

Therapeutic training development

Consultation and guidance

Education

Degree Qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Role

Occupational Therapist – Working across 5 SEN schools in West Midlands (6 Month Maternity Cover)

General Information

Salary: £(Apply online only)pa, TT only

Location: Dudley, Wolverhampton and Stoke

Hours: FT TT only

Driving licence and access to a car required (travel expenses paid from home address)

Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

There’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves and have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them.

At Horizon, we live up to our values, and we value our people. We are proud to be one of the most innovative providers of young people’s residential care and education in the UK.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team, delivering evidence-based, therapeutic care in line with Horizon’s SHINE Therapeutic Model of Care. You will work across multiple schools as part of a Multidisciplinary team supporting Young People with social, emotional and Mental Health needs as well and Neurodiverse conditions such as ASD. In addition, you will provide advice, modelling and support to our education teams.

You must hold a full driving licence and have a relevant Degree Qualification in Occupational Therapy to be considered.

What we are looking for from you

• To deliver evidence based therapeutic and psychologically informed care which conforms to their own ethical standards and is in line with Horizon’s Values and SHINE Therapeutic Model of Care.
• To undertake OT assessments of young people to identify individual needs and develop and provide the delivery of individualised and group-based intervention programmes.
• To provide specialist OT advice and guidance to young people’s plans including behaviour plans, teaching plans, risk assessments and EHCPs.
• To develop and contribute to the development, delivery, and evaluation of therapeutic training to all staff in the organisation.
• To use outcome and evaluation tools to measure the effectiveness of services and to report this data back to the Head of SEND.
• To provide specialist knowledge of OT principles and techniques through consultation and guidance to other colleagues within Horizon.
• To attend regular team meetings and CPD days with other colleagues.

Why work for us

• Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts!
• Real Living Wage employer
• Competitive pay rates
• Christmas bonus
• Generous Refer a Friend Scheme
• Financial wellbeing service
• Life Assurance
• Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities
• Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
• Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
• Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.
• Looking after your wellbeing – supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.
• Professional registration fees paid

Interviews will be held upon receipt of suitable CVs

£37000 – £40000/annum

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