Occupational Therapist in Horsham

Occupational Therapist

Manor House School

• Horsham
• Permanent

Salary: Up to £53,200 DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Mon - Fri

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growthand developmentin youroccupational therapy career- All whilst working withina friendly multidisciplinary teamin a rewardingeducationsetting?

Do you want to have opportunities toparticipateinresearchprojects, special interest groups andform part of a wider occupational therapy networkthat meets regularly for training& development?

Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliverspecialist OT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the6th year running?

We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge

Location: Manor House School – West Sussex RH13 0QX

Salary: Up to £53,200DOE plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday

Contract: Permanent – 52 weeks or flexibility around Term-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances

Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

The role:

We are looking for an OccupationalTherapist to join our in-houseclinicalteam atManor House school.Working collaboratively with theeducation team, you will deliver bespokeOccupational Therapyassessment and interventiontostudentswho may have experienceddevelopmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMHneeds.You will work within the standardsprovidedin theOFGOccupationalTherapy Ways of Working. Thiswill guide your practice within an education settingand clarify your roles and responsibilities,whiletaking into accountthe requirements of yourgoverning andprofessional bodies.You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapycaseload, with the full support ofyour designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultationasrequiredThis postwould suit a resilient,creativeand enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams helpmaintaina person-centred, empowering approach always putting thestudentswe support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settingsmaintaina strong safeguarding culture, and the studentswe support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them.We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for anOccupationalTherapistwho shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of lifeand outcomes of the students we support.

Location: Manor House School – West Sussex RH13 0QX – Manor House Schoolforms part of our Outcomes First Schools and is an independent specialist day school, supporting students aged 5 – 18

For further informationregardingthis vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specificationattached.

• RecognisedOccupationalTherapy degree
• Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
• Registered member of RCOT
• Relevant experienceinproviding occupational therapy services within a similarsetting ispreferrable
• Previously engaged with peoplewhoare neurodivergent and/or experiencelearning difficultyand/or socio-emotional and mental health difficultiesin any setting, being able toevidencetransferrable skills
• Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical applicationto support independence
• Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality preferred
• Ability to work independently,flexibleandconfident
• Clear and concise report writing skills
• Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car
• Interest insensory integration or sensory-informed practice(SI practitionertraining in progress or completed is preferrable, however not essential)

Why work for us?

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, soyou’llget an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support servicesand physical health checks
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

At OFG Education we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS

We reserve the right to close vacancies early, pleasesubmityour application at the earliest opportunity.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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