Occupational Therapist

Overview

Are you looking for an employer who can offer growth and development in your occupational therapy career within a friendly multidisciplinary team in an education setting? Do you want opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups, and form part of a wider occupational therapy network that meets regularly for training and development? Do you want flexibility to deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention fostering independence in an education setting?

Our employer has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 6th year running and this role offers a 4-day week with full pay.

• Deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent, or have SEMH needs, working collaboratively with the education team.
• Follow the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working to guide practice within an education setting and clarify roles and responsibilities while aligning with governing and professional bodies.
• Hold an occupational therapy caseload with the full support of a designated clinical supervisor and site lead.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation as required.
• Support a person-centred, empowering approach in line with safeguarding values and the aims of the organisation.
• Engage with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development.
• Support the wider safeguarding culture in all settings and ensure pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them.

• BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy; HCPC registration valid and up to date.
• Registered member of RCOT.
• Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services within a similar setting (preferable).
• Experience with neurodivergent individuals or those with learning difficulties and/or socio-emotional and mental health difficulties; evidence of transferable skills.
• Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application to support independence.
• Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty (preferred).
• Ability to work independently, be flexible, and confident.
• Clear and concise report writing skills.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a car.
• Interest in sensory integration or sensory-informed practice (SI training in progress or completed is preferable, but not essential).

Park School – Oxfordshire OX7 5QH
. Park School forms part of our Acorn Education brand and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 7–18.

• Contract:
  
  Permanent (term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on personal circumstances).
• Essential:
  Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• £2,000 training allowance to support continued professional development after probation.
• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits including Life Assurance, Pension scheme, and mental/physical health support.
• 40% of benefits include wellbeing services, per-contract details provided by employer.
• 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay, to provide greater flexibility for work-life balance (subject to contractual terms).
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
  Electric Car Purchase Scheme;
  Critical illness cover;
  Future-facing benefits and discounts.

We understand the value of helping employees develop in their careers and support CPD goals. All successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks, including a fully enhanced DBS and social media checks where applicable.