Occupational Therapist

Specialist Occupational Therapist

Meadowcroft School and Residential Services, Wakefield

£31,365 - £33,176 (FTE)

Permanent, 3 days per week

Are you an experienced clinician excited to work during times of transformative change?

Are you interested in and experienced in the field of working with the challenges associated with neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD), complex and developmental trauma and complex needs?

Do want to create a nationally important resource with the substantial backing of one of the leading providers of education and care for young people with SEN?

If so we have the role for you!

The role

We’re looking for an experienced practitioner to join us at Outcomes First Group as our Specialist Occupational Therapist.  Based at Meadowcroft School and working across the hub of education and residential services (10 associated homes within the local area), the post holder will progress the OT specific therapeutic services where the needs of the young people vary in levels of functioning, many with a diagnosis of autism as well as associated needs such as complex and developmental trauma.  Needs are complex and require a systemic and formulation based approach. 

You will be managing creating a multi-disciplinary well-being and therapeutic services team, which includes for example; Speech and Language Therapy, Psychotherapists and other appropriate professional’s as the allocated services required to meet the needs of the children, young people and services. Someone with a holistic and integrated approach to care, education and clinical services would be perfect for this role.

Who we are looking for?

We are looking for a highly experienced practitioner who has a clear vision of what outstanding therapeutic services look like.  You would need to demonstrate drive, motivation and resilience and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and build consensus.

Essential Criteria

Relevant post-qualification OT experience working as a Therapist, including post qualification working in the specific client group

Experience of representing occupational therapy within the context of multi-disciplinary post qualification working in the specific client group and multi-agency treatment and care

Sensory Trained and post training experience

Experience of reviewing and developing therapy standards, policies and procedures

Experience of working in a range of settings e.g. CAHMS, LD

Experience of teaching, training and supervision of other OT’s

Experience of undertaking appraisal and planning CPD’s for less experienced staff

Experience of audit and research

Experience of working with the specific client group. Children and /or adults (service specific)

Why work for us?

Be part of a growing national organisation whose client group are professionally challenging

Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference

Continuous professional development and training for a clear career path

Supportive team environment

Well-resourced provision

Professional supervision

A network of clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection & practice development

Company Pension Scheme and benefits

Your Wellbeing Matters"- access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services

Employee Rewards Hub – access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers

Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other

If you have any further questions regarding how to apply or arrange a visit please call Dr. Leanne Johnson, Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Regional Head of Children’s Clinical Services at Leanne.Johnson@ofgl.co.uk

The Outcomes First Group are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS.

We expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment and strive to achieve the best outcome possible for everybody in our care. A full application form must be completed with all employment dates accurate and gaps in employment accounted for.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.