Occupational Therapist – Special School

·
Full time
Location: Chester
·
Job offered by: JustOT
·
Our client has a fantastic Occupational Therapist vacancy based in Cheshire. Job Reference:

J800002832 Position:

Occupational Therapist Salary:

£35,556 - £42,887 Location:

Chester Type:

Full time Start Date:

As soon as possible Sponsorship:

No Client Group:

Independent Special School This school is an Independent Special School for young people aged 4-19 years with autism who may have additional learning difficulties and behaviours that challenge. This role is part of an in-house transdisciplinary team of OTs, Behaviour Analysts, and Speech and Language Therapists. Note:

This position is not suitable for newly qualified Occupational Therapists. Key Responsibilities:

Providing occupational therapy support to children and young people aged 4-19 with complex autism, learning difficulties, and challenging behaviours. Collaborating with a trans-disciplinary team to ensure each pupil's needs are understood, effectively planned for, and closely monitored. Advising the teaching team on pupil development to achieve optimal outcomes for each child and young person. Delivering both direct and indirect therapy to individuals and groups of pupils. Qualifications and Training:

Recognised Occupational Therapy degree/qualification. Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) license to practice. Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy (ROCT). Postgraduate training in Sensory Integration. Skills & Knowledge:

Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others. Ability to build effective working relationships. Demonstrable experience of understanding and a personal commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Proven ability to translate evidence-informed practices into practical programmes of support for fine motor, gross motor, and sensory needs. All staff receive regular training and supervision to ensure that they have the understanding, skills, and knowledge to support our pupils effectively. Abbey School is a supportive learning organisation with a strong commitment to staff development and well-being, and there are opportunities for professional development and career growth. Benefits:

Competitive salary. Suite of staff benefits including pension scheme. Technology appropriate for your job. Comprehensive staff training programme. Access to WeCare, a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme, and much more. Access to MediCash program for wellbeing benefits. Refer-a-friend bonus scheme. The opportunity to shape and improve the life chances of pupils with a disability, and in so doing, extend the prospect of an improved quality of life for family members and others. Please contact

parul.patel@justot.co.uk

for a full JD and full information.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Recent Jobs

London (On site) · Full time

Are you a smart, driven professional who takes pride in making a difference in local communities? Turner & Townsend’s Real Estate division is experiencing significant growth and we’re looking for an experienced industry professional with health project experience to join our high-performing and collaborative Project Management team. Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Contribute to social [...]Read More... from Assistant Project Manager – Healthcare See details

Chasetown (On site) · Full time

My client, Autosmart International are a manufacturing success story! Site Operations Manager – leading fast-paced manufacturing and warehousing About Our Client Autosmart International is a manufacturing success story, leading the field in vehicle cleaning products. We are the No.1 choice of automotive trade customers across the UK. We have doubled in size in the last [...]Read More... from Site Operations Manager See details

London (On site) · Full time

CSS are looking for an experienced duty officer to join our client’s team who are a local council responsible for all areas within the Tendering district. Working hours: All shifts are 8 hours long with various start times available: Monday to Friday – start times between 6AM – 3PM Saturday & Sunday – 6AM – [...]Read More... from Duty Officer See details