Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career, all whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider occupational therapy network that meets regularly for training and development? Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced occupational therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a Great Place to Work for the 5th year running? Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!

Location: Care First, Great Barr, Walsall area, Birmingham - The Clinical Team will support the provision of services across a number of sites within Walsall and Tamworth.

Salary: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks.

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

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. 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 the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our provisions are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for those who access our provisions. Our Acorn services are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life's important steps. Our Options Autism services support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education and/or social care. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools.

Our Vision: Empower every individual, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.

Our Mission: We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.

You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. 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 a Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.

• Recognised occupational therapy degree
• Registered member of RCOT
• HCPC registered
• Relevant previous experience as student OT or in a previously held job
• Previously engaged with people experiencing learning difficulty and/or neurodiversity in any setting
• Good communication including relationship, analytical and judgemental skills
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Evidence of understanding the relationship between behaviour and communication
• Basic understanding of physical needs, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and treatment of client group
• Basic IT skills
• Understanding of information governance and confidentiality and record keeping standards
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Full driving licence and access to a car

Desirable: 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.

Benefits: Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits 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
• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.
• 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
• 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
• 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

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. We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.