Mental Health Community Occupational Therapist

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)

Robins Way School, Wiltshire SP4 8JT
. Robins Way School forms part of our Acorn Education brand.

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career – All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider occupational therapy network that meets regularly for training & development?

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a Great Place to Work for the 6th year running?

Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in independent and international schools. Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world‑class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.

We commit to unlocking our pupils potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.

Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies.

You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person‑centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do.

All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for an Occupational Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.

Recognised Occupational Therapy degree. Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services within a similar setting is preferable. Previously engaged with people who are neurodivergent and/or experience learning difficulty and/or socio‑emotional and mental health difficulties in any setting, being able to evidence transferrable skills. Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application to support independence. Ability to work independently, flexible and confident.

Clear and concise report writing skills. Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car. Interest in sensory integration or sensory‑informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed is preferable, however not essential).

• £2,000 training allowance
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• 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 wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.