Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Occupational Therapist to support our established client in the Walsall area. The service is a specialist day school for Children and Younger People between the ages of 8-16 who have a range of Neurodevelopmental conditions including Autism (ASD) and ADHD as well as Social Educational Mental Health Needs. The school achieved a rating of ‘Good’ in their most recent Ofsted inspection.
The successful candidate will provide support Younger People with varied Learning Difficulties including ADHD, ASD, SEMH and SLCN as well as Developmental Trauma, Neuro-developmental Conditions and Special Educational Needs. This is a full-time opportunity, although part-time applications will be considered.
Job Purpose: Occupational Therapist
Salary: Up to £52,000+ per annum
Welcome Bonus: £150 Welcome Bonus, paid via Service Care Solutions
Location: Walsall, Midlands
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-16:30
Contract: Full-time | 37 Hours
The post holder will work as part of the Multidisciplinary Team to engage, encourage and inspire the Younger People to be themselves.
Key Responsibilities:
Use advanced specialist knowledge and levels of experience appropriately and effectively across a range of work practices which is underpinned by comprehensive and extensive theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
Assess the motor, perceptual and sensory integration skills of the young people and to ascertain how any differences impact on their function and participation.
Write reports based on your findings to support the young people, education and care staff and to inform annual reviews.
Work with the young people to provide Occupational Therapy, as identified from assessment in line with the Intervention model, including environmental, whole service interventions as well as 1:1 work with individual children, group work and whole class work, as part of the MDT.
To undertake high quality assessments of children and young people and make recommendations about appropriate therapeutic interventions for each child or young person, in accordance with individual assessed needs. To participate in service and practice development.
Essential
Registered with the HCPC
Occupational Therapy Degree
Previous experience working with Children & Younger People
Benefits
Optional Contract with Paid School Holidays
£150 Welcome Bonus, Paid via Service Care Solutions
Excellent Annual Leave – 35 Days including Bank Holidays
Family Healthcare Plan – Access to instant check-ups and consultations
Car Purchase Scheme
Career Development and Training
Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Support
Pension Contribution
Life Insurance
High-Street Vouchers and Apple Scheme
Family Days Out
Discounted Gym Membership
Free Meals
Bonuses
£150 Welcome Bonus – We are offering a Welcome Bonus of £150, paid after completion of four weeks in your new placement.
Refer a Friend (Earn up to £200 per Referral) – Simply refer your friend. If they get the role, we’ll give you up to £200 per Referral.
To Apply:
Please contact Otis: (url removed) | (Apply online only)
Do you know someone who may be interested? Simply send me their details - If they join and begin work with Service Care Solutions for the first time, you will be entitled to a Referral Bonus of up to £200
Salary description
£43000.00 - £52000.00 per year