Location
We are recruiting for an Occupational Therapist role based close to Horsham, West Sussex. This position is easily accessible from surrounding areas such as Horsham, Crawley, Worthing, Guildford, and Chichester, all within a comfortable 35–40-minute commute.
Benefits
- Salary: £35,400 - £45,000 per annum full time equivalent.
- Actual Salary: £30'400 - £38'700 Actual Salary
- Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
- Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only.
- Pension Scheme, Health Care Plan, and Blue Light Card.
- Free Online GP Service & Life Assurance.
- Free DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).
- Flexible payday scheme.
- Continued Training & Professional Development.
Employer
Social Care & Education Jobs is proud to be the approved Recruitment Partner for a leading National Provider of Specialist Care & Education for Children & Young People.
This organization is known for its strong values, ethos, and mission, which provide the foundation for all its services. The organization offers a wide range of support across Children’s Residential Care, Specialist Education Schools, Further Education Colleges, Nurseries, and Supported Living Services. The holistic approach they take ensures individuals achieve positive outcomes and have opportunities to reach their full potential.
Your Role
You will be working in a Residential School that provides both education and residential support for children with a range of neurological and associated medical needs. As an Occupational Therapist, your key responsibility will be to help students achieve their physical development goals, providing crucial therapy and support.
Duties
- Contribute to strategies that promote function and independence, enhancing learning.
- Implement occupational therapy programmes reflecting the school's Conductive Education ethos.
- Work collaboratively within a trans-disciplinary team to integrate occupational therapy into the curriculum.
- Make effective recommendations on equipment and resources that optimize budget use.
- Ensure the learning environment is well-equipped to support skill development.
- Promote function and participation, helping students access both curriculum and environment.
- Support curriculum delivery, ensuring student progress.
- Maintain excellent care standards and practices.
- Ensure the health and safety of staff and students.
- Monitor and maintain equipment, ensuring it is fit for purpose.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.
Criteria
- Qualified Occupational Therapist Status
- Registered with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Knowledge of Cerebral Palsy
- Understanding of Sensory Integration
Apply
Social Care & Education Jobs is the UK’s leading Recruitment Partner for Adult Social Care, Children’s Residential & Specialist Education Providers. We will provide full support throughout your application, interview process, and preparation for your first day!
Compliance
All successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, allowing us to ask applicants to declare all convictions and cautions, including those that are spent unless protected under DBS filtering rules. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care and are a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer.
Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.