Occupational Therapist

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing the things you love! Job title: Occupational Therapist Location: Riverview House School, Newbury, West Berkshire Salary: £27,000 to £50,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm Contract: Permanent; Term Time only We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements. We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our clinical division at Riverview House School in Newbury. Working collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our children and young people with developmental trauma, autism, ADHD, complex and SEMH needs. About the role Based within our Oxford Hub you will implement a holistic, therapeutic approach to helping our children and young people in their daily lives, ensuring they are safe, comfortable, and healthy. Undertaking all aspects of Occupational Therapy clinical duties, you will adhere to professional and regulatory guidelines, carrying out individual assessments and interventions, and preparing relevant documentation, including writing reports. In addition, you will provide information and training to staff, commissioners and other agencies, as required. 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 an Occupational 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: Riverview House School, Newbury RG14 2PS Riverview House School is a brand-new secondary school for children with complex needs. 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: Essential Criteria: Recognised and relevant Occupational Therapist degree Valid and up to date HCPC registration Driving licence and access to vehicle Experience working with Children and Young People Experience of working within an educational setting would be advantageous What’s in it for you? 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. Benefits and Rewards £2,000 training allowance Holidays starting at 30 days per annum plus bank holidays An extra day’s holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child’s first day at school etc.) Professional support network Contributory Pension Employee Rewards Hub – access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team The Hub – employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre Cycle to Work scheme “Your Wellbeing Matters” Programme Employee Assistance Programme Salary Finance For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Sarah Attwell on . At Outcomes First Group 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. 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