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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 & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist 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 the 5th year running? Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream? It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist Location: Brookthorpe Hall School – Gloucestershire GL4 0UN Salary: £30,000 FTE DOE Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent ( Term time only) 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. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. 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 schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools 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 schools 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. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, 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. Our Promise WE LISTEN. We never assume. WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another. Our Promise describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what’s truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual. The role: We are looking for a Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Brookthorpe Hall School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. 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. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we 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 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. Location: Brookthorpe Hall School – Gloucestershire GL4 0UN – Brookthorpe Hall School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 7 – 16 Welcome to Brookthorpe Hall School Education - Options Autism For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy 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 Desirable: Experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings Experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group Knowledge of different assessment tools, intervention programmes and formulation of treatment plans from a range of OT modalities 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. 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 100’s 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. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group 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. Job Ref: 294666 occupationaltherapy CareersinEducationSpecialEducationCareersinCareCareersinSpecialEducation Therapists 1

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