Occupational Therapist - Band 5/6
Abbey School
Chester
- £24,907 - £31,365 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 30 October 2020
Job overview
About the School
Abbey School is a new independent special school for children and young persons between the ages of 4 and 19 with a diagnosis of autism and/or severe learning difficulties, who may display behaviour of concern or behaviour that challenges families and services. We have recently opened our doors and are excited to be recruiting and building our staff team. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, proactive and hard-working Occupational Therapist who is an outstanding practitioner and is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEN and/or disability and their families.
About the post
This is a permanent, full-time post, and we are seeking to appoint as soon as possible.
The post-holder will:
• Provide occupational therapy support to children and young people aged 4-19 with complex autism, learning difficulties and behaviours that challenge, within a day and residential special school setting.
• Work as part of a trans-disciplinary team ensuring each pupil’s needs are understood, accurately planned for and closely monitored.
• Advise members of the teaching team in relation to pupils’ development to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
• Provide both direct and indirect therapy for individuals and groups of pupils.
• Provide advice and support to Abbey School social care staff for residential pupils.
• Uphold Abbey School policies to protect and safeguard pupils and vulnerable adults in order to secure their health, safety and wellbeing.
For further information please download our recruitment pack which contains details of the job description and person specification.
Why work for us?
We are a supportive learning organisation with a strong commitment to staff development and well-being. As a member of our team you will be engaged in innovation and discovery. A comprehensive training package will be provided for all staff.
How to apply
If you feel as though you have the right qualities to join our exciting, innovative and exceptional school then please read our recruitment pack and complete our application form below.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 2nd November 2020.
Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by: Friday 6th November 2020.
Application forms and letters can be emailed to recruitment@abbeyschool.com or sent by post to Abbey School, 10-11 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU.
Please be advised that we only accept fully completed application forms.
Applicants shortlisted for interview will be asked to complete an in-tray task which should be returned to recruitment@abbeyschool.com prior to interview.
If you have not been contacted by Friday 6th November 2020 then please accept our thanks for your application but you will not have been selected for interview at this time
For more information please visit www.abbeyschool.com
Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all pupils. Child safer recruitment procedures operate and the post is subject to references and an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marriage/civil partnerships, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.
Attached documents
About Abbey School
- Abbey School
- 10/12 Abbey Square, Chester
- Cheshire
- CH1 2HU
- United Kingdom
About Abbey School
Abbey School is an Independent Special School for young people with autism aged 4-19 years whom may have additional learning difficulties and behaviours that challenge.
We would like you to work with us if you share our belief in changing lives for the better, and are compelled by our vision of developing a school for exceptional children which will be the very best of its kind in the United Kingdom.
Location
We meet the needs of our pupils in Grade II* listed buildings dating back to 1754, which are located in the heart of the historic city centre of Chester, in the beautiful surroundings of Abbey Square.
We really support our employees to make the most sustainable and healthy journey to work as part of our investment in staff well-being. Chester City Centre has excellent pedestrian access, Chester bus station is only a 5-minute walk away from Abbey Square, and Chester railway station is approximately a 15-minute walk and only 5-minute cycle ride.
Take your career in your own direction
We are committed to offering you diverse career progression, allowing you to have a very successful career with us.
Staff have access to a variety of training sessions and experiences, all designed to meet the needs of our pupils.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- Suite of staff benefits including pension scheme
- Technology appropriate for your job
- Comprehensive staff training programme
- Access to WeCare which is a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and much more
- Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
- Access to MediCash program for wellbeing benefits
- The opportunity to shape and improve the life chances of pupils with a disability, and in so doing, extend the prospect of an improved quality of life for family members and others
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