Occupational Therapist

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Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Buzz Learning School & College, Northumberland
Salary: up to GBP53,200 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8:30am - 16:30pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks
Essential: Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle
About the role
Buzz Learning School and College are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. In the role you would be expected to implement a holistic, therapeutic and dynamic approach to helping our students in their daily lives - ensuring they are safe, comfortable and their occupational and sensory needs supported throughout their day. Undertaking all aspects of Occupational Therapy clinical duties, you would be expected to carry out standardised and non-standardised assessments, bespoke interventions, and prepare relevant documentation - including writing reports and sensory profiles. In addition, you will provide information and training to staff, commissioners and other agencies as required.
You would be working within our growing multi-disciplinary therapy team to help create an environment where our pupils can flourish, learn and develop. The team includes Speech and Language Therapy, Psychology and a therapy assistant MV1 . Someone with a practical, collaborative and integrated approach to education and clinical services would be perfect for this role.
Location: Buzz Learning School & College, Northumberland
Buzz Learning
About the Group
Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We have services covering all of England and North Wales. 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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.
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Essential Criteria:
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)Registered with the HCPCExperience of working with adults and/or children who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g. complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern)Ability to work collaboratively with a range of key partnersAble to work sensitively with people and resolve conflict effectivelyEvidence of continuing professional development relevant to the settingSubstantial and relevant post-qualification experience with children and young people.Experience of lecturing/teaching/trainingSkills in the management of data are also important as the role includes collecting and analysing data to inform various pieces of service delivery, development and project work.Experience of working with or qualification in sensory integration.Experience of supervision and training of staff.Full UK Diving Licence and access to own vehicle required.What's in it for you?
You will be working with an ambitious and driven service that's really going places, supported by an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who are keen to learn from you. You will have the resources and time to implement your strategic vision for therapies as this role will be key to the development of the service. This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of the people we support and make a positive difference, in a role where you have autonomy.
We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.
For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact:
Why work for us?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life AssurancePension 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
Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation periodAnd 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 benefits100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverAnd that's not all, we place the outcomes of our people 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 our people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.