Occupational Therapist

Location:

Brighton (BN1) – East Sussex, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

Up to £32,000 per year FTE

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Health, Nursing & Social Services Jobs

Advertiser:

Sterling Cross

Job ID:

130972871

Posted On:

19 August 2024

A leading special education provider is now seeking a driven Occupational Therapist to join the team in Brighton, supporting autistic children and young people to reach their learning goals and widening access to life-changing opportunities.

The group is committed to providing students with ASC and related needs – such as sensory differences, SLCN, and learning disabilities – with a holistic educational experience that brings out their full potential, across their whole school life and beyond.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will join the MDT in implementing targeted, PBS-based interventions that enable students to feel valued, develop key life skills, and gain both confidence and independence. Together, you’ll devise a comprehensive therapies programme that supports wellbeing and ensures each student is well-prepared for broader horizons.

You will benefit from a full, tailored induction programme upon starting, followed by further training opportunities as part of a well-rounded CPD and career progression pathway – on top of ongoing clinical supervision, peer support, and e-learning options.

Yours would be a permanent position, and we can discuss full-time or part-time / year-round or term-time only.

Person specification :

* ( Essential ) HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist (OT)
* ( Essential ) Membership of the RCOT
* ( Essential ) Previous experience working with children and young people with ASC
* ( Essential ) Commitment to delivering therapies according to the principals of Positive Behaviour Support

Benefits / enhancements include :

* London Healthy Workplace Charter-awarded employer
* 40 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
* State-of-the-art training programme, informed by industry leaders
* Further learning and development opportunities, internal and external
* Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
* Professional membership fees paid
* Flu and hepatitis vaccinations
* Staff support network including regular engagement opportunities and drop-in centre
* Staff social events and recognition schemes
* Cycle-to-Work and season ticket loans
* And more!
* Visa sponsorship can be accommodated for practitioners with relevant UK-based experience

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (vacanciesineu.com) you saw this job posting.