Occupational Therapist - Talent Pool (London), South East London

Occupational Therapist - Talent Pool (London)

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Are you an Occupational Therapist excited to work during times of transformative change? Are you experienced, or have a keen interest, in working with the challenges associated with neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD), complex and developmental trauma and complex needs? Do you want to help create a nationally important resource with the substantial backing of one of the leading providers of education for young people with SEN?

If so, we have the role for you! We are growing our Clinical Teams and are looking for Occupational Therapists, throughout London to work within our SEN Schools.

You will be a part of a multi-disciplinary well-being and therapeutic team who provide essential services to meet the needs of the pupils we care for.

We have a number of vacancies throughout London , and new opportunities arising in coming months. You can view all of our current vacancies at

. If you do not see a role that is suitable but would like to be considered for future opportunities please submit your application via the link to this advertisement.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality special needs education. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate for.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education

and Options Autism.

For more information on the group please visit:

Essential Criteria:

Recognised Occupational Therapy degree

Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT

Previous experience of paid or voluntary work within a trauma or complex needs setting

Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities

Experience within the specialist client group. (complex communication issues relating to autism, including language disorder, dyspraxia, sensory impairment, learning disabilities/difficulties and associated challenging behaviour)

Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality preferred. Newly qualified candidates will be considered

Ability to work independently

Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact:

Why work for us?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

£2,000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS

Job ID : 272848

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Location:: South East London
Job Type:: FullTime
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