Full Time, Permanent, Occupational Therapist job vacancy Bristol.
Location: Bristol (Commutable from Thornbury, Bradley Stoke, Patchway, Almondsbury, Filton, Stoke Gifford, Yate, Chipping Sodbury, and surrounding areas)
Salary:
Actual salary £35,400 - £38,400 (FTE £37,700 - £44,700) dependent on experience Hours: 40 hours per week – Term time only
Employer
Join our innovative and supportive team providing specialized education for children and young people aged 7-19 with Autism and related social and communication needs. We are committed to helping every student explore and fulfill their unique potential, offering comprehensive support from Key Stage 2 through post-16.
Main Purpose of the Role:
As an Occupational Therapist, you will be a vital part of our multi-disciplinary team, delivering high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions. You will provide expert advice and training to parents, carers, and professionals, managing a diverse caseload of children with complex needs, including autism, sensory needs, and attachment difficulties.
Key Duties:
- Professional Accountability: Ensure all aspects of your work meet professional and legal standards, managing young people with diverse needs.
- Autonomous Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments for children with additional needs, developing and implementing tailored intervention plans.
- Intervention Delivery: Use clinical reasoning to create, evaluate, and adjust individualized treatment plans that support daily living, self-care, productivity, and leisure.
- Clinical Governance: Demonstrate a strong understanding of clinical governance and risk management, utilizing evidence-based treatment plans.
Criteria
- Qualifications: A recognized degree in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration. Membership in RCOT is required.
- Experience: Proven experience in an occupational therapy role, working within multi-disciplinary and multi-agency settings. Knowledge of managing children with autism, sensory needs, and attachment difficulties using evidence-based strategies is essential.
- Skills: Expertise in using sensory strategies to support children and young people.
What’s On Offer:
Join our team and benefit from a comprehensive package, including:
- Full training and ongoing support
- Funded qualifications
- Free lunch during working days
- Lots of High Street Discounts available.
- Life assurance and pension
- Free parking
- Health cash back plan
Apply/Enquiries:
In the first instance please submit a recent up to date CV. Social Care & Education Jobs are proud to be acting as a Recruitment Partner for this Fantastic Provider. If you have any questions prior to applying you can find our contact details on our website.
Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and are a disability-confident and equal opportunities employer.