Job Title: Occupational Therapist Location: Pen-Y-Bryn, Flintshire Salary: Up to £53,200 (DOE) Hours: 15-22 hours per week, any days between Monday-Friday (4 days) Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our expanding team.
In the role you would be expected to implement a holistic, therapeutic and dynamic approach to helping our vulnerable adults in their daily lives - ensuring they are safe, comfortable and their occupational and sensory needs supported throughout their day.
Undertaking all aspects of Occupational Therapy clinical duties, you would be expected to carry out standardised and non-standardised assessments, bespoke interventions, and prepare relevant documentation - including writing reports and sensory profiles.
In addition, you will provide information and training to staff, commissioners and other agencies as required.
You would be working within our well-established and supportive multi-disciplinary therapy team to help create an environment where our vulnerable adults can flourish, learn and develop.
The team includes Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, assistant psychologist and therapy assistants.
Someone with a rounded and integrated approach to care and clinical services would be perfect for this role.
Location: Pen-Y-Bryn, Flintshire About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care.
We have services covering all of England and North Wales.
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 provide 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.
Essential Criteria: Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) Registered with the HCPC Experience of working with adults and who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g.
complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern) Ability to work collaboratively with a range of key partners Able to work sensitively with people and resolve conflict effectively Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting Substantial and relevant post-qualification experience with children and young people.
Experience of lecturing/teaching/training Skills in the management of data are also important as the role includes collecting and analysing data to inform various pieces of service delivery, development and project work.
Experience of working with or qualification in sensory integration.
Experience of supervision and training of staff.
Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle What's in it for you?
You will be working with an ambitious and driven service that's really going places, supported by an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who are keen to learn from you.
This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of the people we support and make a positive difference, in a role where you have autonomy.
We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued.
We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work.
We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue.
This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too.
We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.
Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: 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 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 £2000 Training Allowance 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our vulnerable adults.
All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS