Children\'s Community Occupational Therapist in London

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

Are you an Occupational Therapist excited to work during times of transformative change? Are you experienced, or have a keen interest, in working with the challenges associated with neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD), complex and developmental trauma and complex needs? Do you want to help create a nationally important resource with the substantial backing of one of the leading providers of education for young people with SEN?

We are growing our Clinical Teams and are looking for Occupational Therapists throughout London to work within our SEN Schools. You will be a part of a multi-disciplinary well-being and therapeutic team who provide essential services to meet the needs of the pupils we care for.

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality special needs education. 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 for. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.

Requirements:

• Recognised Occupational Therapy degree
• Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities
• Complex communication issues relating to autism, including language disorder, dyspraxia, sensory impairment, learning disabilities/difficulties and associated challenging behaviour
• Newly qualified candidates will be considered
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• ~£2,000 training allowance
• ~Life Assurance
• ~Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• ~Your Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• ~Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• ~A market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, Cycle to Work Schemes, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical illness cover.

And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.