Occupational Therapist
Location: Dorset
Annual Salary: £32,302.40 - £38,729.60 per annum
Contract: permanent, full-time (40 hours per week)

At the College and the School which are on the same grounds, we prepare our students for adult life, through person-centred academic and vocational study programmes leading to independent living with employment or further study. By working together, we increase resilience, confidence, self-esteem, emotional intelligence and well-being: the cornerstones on which strong and successful long-term futures are built.

The main purpose of the role:

Supporting young people aged 11-25, the Occupational Therapist will be required to play a part in the assessment and treatment of children and young people at the school and college.

You will be responsible for the supporting the delivery of an Occupational Therapy Service. The post holder will provide Occupational Therapy Services in response to needs identified by assessment where appropriate, and as set out as part of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP), to enable students to fulfil their potential in all aspects of their lives.

Newly Qualified Occupational Thereapists are welcome to apply.

Key duties:

* To support in the provision of an Occupational Therapy Service which is run in an efficient manner so that students' needs are met effectively and in line with EHCPs. This will include direct intervention with students, provision of programmes and guidance delivered by others, and support for the staff team to ensure that Occupational Therapy support is integrated into the delivery of the wider service.

* To provide professional support, leadership and supervision to OT-Assistants as appropriate.

* To provide Occupational Therapy training, support and advice to members of the multidisciplinary teams.

* To attend appropriate multidisciplinary student reviews and team meetings; promoting our culture of joint working with other disciplines and outside agencies.

Successful candidate qualities:

* A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

* A interest in supporting children and young adults with complex needs and diagnoses including ASD, ADHD and social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

* An interest in supporting students with sensory modulation difficulties and motor coordination difficulties.

* Ability to demonstrate and commit to continual professional development.

* A strong desire to make a difference to young people.

* A creative and adaptable approach to work.

* Ability to design and develop individual treatment programmes.

* Ability to form good working relationships with a wide variety of people

Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:

Life assurance

Competitive pension

Perkbox - offering high street discounts

Employee assistance programme

Car lease scheme

Fully funded training and qualifications

Bike to work scheme

Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more

Free meals for staff at lunchtimes

An ethos of sharing training and practice within the on-site MDT to support development

Monthly group-wide OT Peer Supervision

Group wide OT CPD days

What our therapy team says about life at our school

* I always feel valued and that my voice is heard. I am encouraged to give my opinion relating to issues which will impact me, and this is considered in the decision-making process.

* When I have contributed to a process, I receive recognition of this.

* During my work role, time and space is allowed for wellbeing, humour, and de-stressing. I am encouraged to engage in activities which promote staff wellbeing.

* My team and management are supportive of me and my wellbeing. We check in with each other to ensure that we have the things that we need to be successful and to ensure that no one is beginning to feel burnt out. Where this is the case, adaptations are made to ensure that the staff member is supported.

* My workload and stress is monitored weekly in my supervision, and in regular conversations with other members of the team. It has been rare that I have felt my caseload is becoming unmanageable, but when this has occurred, steps have been taken to rectify the situation.

* There have been multiple occasions when my personal wellbeing has been prioritised. There is constant support to ensure that I am mentally in the right place to carry out my best work to support our cohort and to perform my job well.

* There are sufficient supportive measures in place to ensure that I am always able to go home without continuing to have work issues on my mind.

* I love working here. It has given me new opportunities and friendships, increased my skill base and enabled me to progress my career and salary.

* I always feel relaxed, safe, and protected in my professional role.

If you have any questions on the role please reach out to Finley on (phone number removed)