At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver therapeutic care and support to young people in SEN schools.
- Company: Horizon, a passionate organisation focused on young people's wellbeing.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours, employee discounts, and wellbeing resources.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children with diverse needs.
- Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy and a full driving licence required.
Working across 3 SEN schools in the Manchester area based in Oldham, Rochdale and Wigan. Working 2 days per week, Term Time only.
We are recruiting for a Part Time Occupational Therapist to work across our 3 SEN schools based in the Manchester area. We have 3 schools based in Wigan, Oldham and Rochdale. 1 school is expanding and the other 2 set to open in September and January! We will happily receive applications from newly qualified candidates.
At Horizon, we live up to our values, and we value our young people so you will need to be focused on spending time with children and be excited by the upcoming expansion and opening of new schools!
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team, delivering evidence-based, therapeutic care in line with Horizon’s SHINE Therapeutic Model of Care. You will work across multiple schools as part of a Multidisciplinary team supporting Young People with social, emotional and Mental Health needs as well as Neurodiverse conditions such as ASD. In addition, you will provide advice, modelling and support to our education teams.
You must hold a full driving licence and have a relevant Degree Qualification in Occupational Therapy to be considered.
What we are looking for from you:
- To deliver evidence based therapeutic and psychologically informed care which conforms to their own ethical standards and is in line with Horizon’s Values and SHINE Therapeutic Model of Care.
- To undertake OT assessments of young people to identify individual needs and develop and provide the delivery of individualised and group-based intervention programmes.
- To provide specialist OT advice and guidance to young people’s plans including behaviour plans, teaching plans, risk assessments and EHCPs.
- To develop and contribute to the development, delivery, and evaluation of therapeutic training to all staff in the organisation.
- To use outcome and evaluation tools to measure the effectiveness of services and to report this data back to the Head of SEND.
- To provide specialist knowledge of OT principles and techniques through consultation and guidance to other colleagues within Horizon.
- To attend regular team meetings and CPD days with other colleagues.
We have recently launched OneHorizon which is a new platform designed for YOU which brings together the benefits, tools and resources to help you feel supported, valued and great at work! The platform is designed to give you instant access to amazing employee benefits, company announcements, downloadable resources and documents as well as feedback surveys and our people directory. You will benefit from Discount programmes, Holiday trading scheme, Eco friendly car scheme, SmartTech scheme, Wellbeing Centre and Cycle to work plus much more!
The closing date for this role will be the 14th July, we reserve the right to close this job early if we receive suitable numbers of applicants.
Occupational Therapist - 2 days pw, (Manchester SEN Schools) in Rochdale employer: Horizon Care and Education
Horizon Care and Education is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where innovation and passion for teaching are celebrated. Located in Rochdale, Great Howarth School provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with special educational needs, while also fostering professional development through tailored training and mentorship programmes.
Contact Details:
Horizon Care and Education Recruitment Team
