Occupational Therapist - Part time
West Heath School
Kent
- £42,379 - £42,380 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Based on full-term salary (52 weeks) - £42,380. Actual salary based on 1 day working over 39 weeks (0.2) - £6357.04
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2023
- Apply by:
- 5 December 2022
Job overview
Band 6 Occupational Therapist-Part time
1 day per week (Term-Time only, 39 weeks)
Start date: January 2023
West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access mainstream education. As a Social, Emotional and Mental Health specialist setting, we believe in ‘rebuilding lives through education’, developing life skills and encouraging students to enjoy social activities.We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our well-established Therapy team. The successful candidate will be required to provide assessment, planning and intervention in a flexible manner. This active department receives excellent support from school staff and senior management and provides opportunities for working with students of whom the majority have an Education, Health and Care Plan. This is your opportunity to make a real difference and be part of a multidisciplinary team including Speech and Language Therapists, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Counsellors and Educational Psychologist.
Benefits:
• Opportunities for CPD
• Regular mentoring and coaching
• Regular training from internal and external experts
• Pension scheme
• Discounted venue hire for parties/weddings
• Free lunch and refreshments as well as free parking onsite
Closing Date – Monday 05th December 2022, 9am
Application Form, Job Description and further details of this post are on our website
www.westheathschool.com or contact whs.hr@westheathschool.com for further information.
Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post (including an Enhanced DBS check)
Attached documents
About West Heath School
Our School
West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access mainstream education.
Our Mission Statement
“REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION”
To support and empower every member of our community in the process of developing the capacity to accept and exercise responsibility; to demonstrate respect for themselves and others; to build and maintain relationships based on trust, respect and integrity; and to be courageous enough to continue to build the resilience necessary to flourish.
Our Values
Respect
Having respect for others, for ourselves and for our environment.
Responsibility
Having the courage to accept responsibility for our own actions and their consequences and taking the necessary action to do what’s right.
Relationships
Being open to the vulnerability that comes from building trusting and respectful relationships, knowing that through connection comes so much of what gives life value.
Resilience
Developing the courage to live life, accepting failure as part of learning and growth, and building the capacity to respond positively to adversity.
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