Occupational Therapist - Full-Time, Permanent job vacancy in Severn Beach, South Gloucestershire

Location: Conveniently commutable from towns such as Almondsbury, Bradley Stoke, Thornbury, Patchway, Severn Beach and Filton.

Salary & Benefits:

• Actual Salary: £32,400 - £38,400 per annum.
• FTE: £37,700 - £44,700 per annum.
• Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only.
• Life assurance, Competitive pension scheme & Health cash back plan.
• High street discounts & Employee assistance programme.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Support from a fantastic multi-disciplinary team (MDT)

Key Responsibilities:

As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in assessing and providing tailored interventions for children and young people with complex needs. Working autonomously, you’ll manage a varied caseload, developing and implementing individualized therapy plans. Your role will involve:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of children with diverse needs, including autism, sensory issues, and attachment difficulties.
• Interpreting assessment results to create and deliver effective intervention plans.
• Supporting children’s development through personalized care plans, focusing on daily living activities, self-care, productivity, and leisure.
• Ensuring all occupational therapy practices are evidence-based and aligned with clinical governance and risk management standards.

Essential Criteria:

• A Degree in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC Registration.
• Membership with RCOT.
• Proven experience as an Occupational Therapist, ideally with children.
• Proficiency in various clinical approaches, especially those related to Autism, sensory needs, and attachment disorders.
• Skilled in implementing sensory strategies.

Employer:

Social Care & Education Jobs is proud to partner with a leading provider of Specialist Education & Supported Living services. This organization is dedicated to empowering young people with disabilities, including Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties, to achieve their full potential. They offer a nurturing environment with high-quality teaching, individual support, and integrated therapy to help students set and reach their own goals.

Compliance: All successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and candidates must disclose all convictions and cautions, including those considered "spent" unless protected by DBS filtering rules. The employer is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and is an equal opportunities employer.

Application Support: Social Care & Education Jobs will guide you through the application process, offering full support up to your start date.