Job Description
At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing the things you love Job title: Occupational Therapist Location: Rawtenstall, Lancashire Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday - Friday 8.30 - 4.30 Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks per annum Salary: £34000 - £50,000 per annum We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements. About the role We’re looking for an experienced practitioner to join us at Outcomes First Group as our Specialist Occupational Therapist. The post holder will progress the OT specific therapeutic services where the needs of the young people vary in levels of functioning, many with a diagnosis of autism as well as associated needs such as complex and developmental trauma. Needs are complex and require a systemic and formulation-based approach. You will be responsible for holding the caseload at Belmont Secondary School. With the full support of our well-established and knowledgeable Clinical Team, you will also contribute to staff training, consultation and reflective practice. Both a challenging and rewarding role, this position would suit a resilient and enthusiastic individual, with a therapeutic approach and the ability to make decisions, as well as manage their own workload. Our well-established Clinical Team maintain a nurturing and loving environment where our children can flourish. Always putting our children and young people at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our children and young people are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible. When it comes to looking after our children, we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading children services provider in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Location: Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall Belmont Secondary School is a school specialising in education for boys between the ages of 5 and 18 who have very complex social, emotional and mental health needs. https://www.belmont-school.co.uk/ About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. We are really proud to say that in October 2021, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the third year running. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Care and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: https://careers.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/jobs/ Essential Criteria: Relevant post-qualification OT experience working as a Therapist, including post qualification working in the specific client group Experience of representing occupational therapy within the context of multi-disciplinary post qualification working in the specific client group and multi-agency treatment and care Experience of reviewing and developing therapy standards, policies and procedures Experience of working in a range of settings e.g., CAMHS, LD Experiencing of undertaking appraisal and planning CPD's for less experienced staff Experience of working with the specific client group. Children and/or adults (service specific) Sensory Integration Training where possible For further information on this role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: Sarah Attwell 07909 713803, sarah.attwellofgl.uk . Why work for us? Alongside working with a network of clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: 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 And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS. Job ID: 206329