Job Description
At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing the things you love Job Title: Occupational Therapist Location: Meadowcroft - The Gallery Salary: £27,000 - £50,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Full Time, Permanent 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. Based at Meadowcroft - The Gallery and working across the hub of education and residential services, 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. This role requires specialist assessment and treatment of children and young people with complex needs. As a registered practitioner you are personally responsible for your professional practice and maintenance of CPD. You will work closely with your team to create a responsive service in the schools/care homes where you work, and to ensure that wherever possible evidence-based practice is delivered in line with OFG policies and guidelines. As part of the multi-disciplinary team you will be responsible for performing comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and deliver meaningful activity within an individual and group environment. You will be required to compile specialist reports and assist with supervision of junior occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and students as required. It is advantageous if you have started working towards your training in Ayres Sensory Integration, or you should be willing to commence training following your probation period in services where this is a need. Your clinical duties will include supervision, preparing and delivering training, attending forums and completing audits and risk assessments. You will be expected to hold a full case load in a busy service with supervision from a senior occupational therapist, wellbeing coordinator or clinical lead. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high-quality foster care and special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland 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://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/ 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 Experience of teaching, training and supervision of other OT's Experiencing of undertaking appraisal and planning CPD's for less experienced staff Experience of audit and research 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 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: 192121