Occupational Therapist

£43,453 - £52,493 + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories

Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

This role is based at Bescot Hall School; we will also consider anyone looking for term-time only (£37,602 - £45,426 which includes paid school holidays).

Bescot Hall School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education. Based in Walsall, the school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ADHD, Autism, and a range of associated needs.

Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined‑up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and children's homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support, both in terms of our expertise and breadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro‑developmental conditions and special educational needs.

As part of a multi‑disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people.

Our Occupational Therapists work collaboratively within our schools and children's homes, ensuring that therapeutic support permeates every aspect of the education, care and support we offer all of our children and young people. You will provide consultation, workshops, training and guidance to the educational and residential teams around our children.

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Training
  : A full induction and on‑the‑job training
• Holiday
  : 35 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Clinical Development
  : A leading programme of clinical learning and development
• Flexible benefits
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  Life insurance and other benefits can be increased or decreased – see our benefits
• Wellbeing
  : A host of wellbeing tools and advice, including employee assistance
• Medical cover
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  Cost‑reimbursement for optician or dentist appointments and a range of high‑street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities
• Recommend a friend scheme offering a £1,000 bonus each time

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we’re looking for will:

• Qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC
• Experience and skill in delivering therapeutic interventions for children and young people with complex needs
• Experience of supporting teams around a child or young person to ensure clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences
• Be a confident, engaging and effective model, guide, leader and trainer
• Be highly organised and ready to take initiative
• Be committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people

This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. Embedded within our living and learning environments you will receive supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220+ strong team of multi‑disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way.

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and belongs.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we recognise the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference – especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

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