Occupational Therapist

Aspris Education and Children's Services is a leading company in the UK offering independent behavioural care for commissioners across the UK. With over 100 high quality schools, colleges and homes we focus on making a real and lasting difference for everyone we support.

Roehampton Gate School are recruiting for an Occupational Therapist to join our Therapy team. We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and passionate people to become an integral part of our therapy team. The successful candidate will join our multi-disciplinary team, which may suit someone experienced in a special needs environment or newly qualified, who will be required to work closely with other Therapists and other professionals providing support to students; reporting to the Therapy Manager.

Our benefits include:

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Blue Light discount card
• Flexible working
• Hybrid opportunities
• Relocation package*
• Free parking
• Free lunches
• Comprehensive induction
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

Roehampton Gate School is a purpose-built day school for young people with autistic spectrum disorders. It is situated on Priory Lane. The spacious and modern building has been specifically designed to accommodate up to 70 young people with autistic spectrum disorders. The classrooms are set up for specialist subjects including information technology, art, food technology, science and music, together with exclusive sensory and therapy rooms/suites.

We would be open to candidates who are looking for a 4 day week however this will be reflected in the salary pro rata

Main Duties:

• Manage and co-ordinate own caseload and implement individual EHCP/treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication
• Receive and respond promptly to new students undertaking assessments to identify and prioritise student needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis.
• Maintain accurate and timely records detailing each students progress and complete Annual Review records when required
• Ensure the effective and efficient management of sensory profiles across the whole school and to advise staff and correct implementation
• Maintain and develop close working relationships with school teaching and support staff
• Ensure clinical practice is in line with school policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards
• Contributes to business growth by actively promoting the schools therapy services in line with personal and school targets
• Maintains effective communication links with students, patients, relatives, carers, and purchasers
• Undertake training for school staff in line with EHCP requirements, this includes individual and group support. Advise teaching and support staff throughout the academic year to develop
• Be responsible for linking OT into the class setting for a strong ethos that collaborates therapy and education practise
• To submit requests for equipment, in-line with supporting progress of all students

As part of Aspris Children's Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. We ask that you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience and in return we will give you all the training and support you need to progress.

The successful candidate will be registered and will hold BSc Occupational Therapy or profession specific equivalent qualification.

Please note, this role may close early should we appoint a successful candidate

If you want to progress your career, Aspris will help you get there.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

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