Specialist Occupational Therapist - SEN School

Specialist Occupational Therapist - Special Educational Needs School

Norwich

£35,000 to £42,000 + Attractive Benefits package

Full time / Permanent position



Remit



Compass Associates are delighted to be working an innovative provider of education, care and support for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities. They have a growing number of schools, colleges and homes across the UK providing a wide range of services and facilities, and currently are on the lookout to recruit a Specialist Occupational Therapist to develop the Occupational Therapy provision within their school in Norwich.



This specialist school offers day placements for students aged 6 to 16 years primarily with communication and interaction difficulties or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Some may be on the autistic spectrum or have anxieties and difficulties that create barriers to learning.



The successful candidate will provide Occupational Therapy Services in response to needs identified by assessment and as set out as part of a Statement of Special Educational Needs or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), to enable students to fulfil their potential all aspects of their lives.



Benefits



Along with a salary of up to £42,000, you will benefit from:

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Life assurance

Pension

Perkbox - offering high street discounts

Employee assistance programme

Car lease scheme

Fully funded training and qualifications

Bike to work scheme

Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.



Requirements



A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy

Current registration of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Previous experience in an Occupational Therapist role, preferably with children and young adults.

Have experience working with children and young people with a range of neurodevelopmental needs.

Experience and qualifications in Sensory Integration Theory to at least level 3 as recognised by the Sensory Integration Network.

Driving Licence and Vehicle Business Insurance

Have a clear understanding of relevant protection procedures and health and safety procedures including safeguarding and manual handling procedures.

Have knowledge of legislation relevant to Occupational Therapy, education and social care.

Have knowledge of the National Curriculum and school settings is desirable



Key Duties



Providing an Occupational Therapy Service, which is run in an efficient manner so that students' needs are met effectively.

Assessing the occupational, functional and sensory limitations of children within their academic and wider settings.

To write in-depth reports demonstrating clinical reasoning skills that are based on the analysis of findings from the assessments carried out within a specified time frame.

To work collaboratively with the child, their support network, and other agencies, in order to effectively communicate the needs of the child and how these needs can be best met.

To deliver individualised interventions as outlined within the child's EHCP and identified through Occupational Therapy assessment.

To advise and source, where appropriate, specialist equipment believed to help address the occupational needs of the child or young person.

To liaise effectively with senior managers, SENCO and all teaching staff such that best practice is evidenced throughout the whole curriculum.

To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of your own work including the management of students in your care.

To provide professional support, leadership and supervision as appropriate to Occupational Therapy Assistants.

To provide Occupational Therapy training, support and advice to members of the multidisciplinary teams.

To maintain regular records of intervention using agreed protocols and in line with the code of professional conduct.

To attend appropriate multidisciplinary student reviews and team meetings; promoting our culture of joint working with other disciplines and outside agencies.



Location



Quidenham



Commutable from Norwich, Loddon, Great Yarmouth, Cromer, Sheringham, Fakenham, Dereham, Swaffham, Mundford, Diss and Beccles



Recommendations



Compass Associates Ltd are working in partnership on this Position. If you are not interested, but know someone who is, we offer £200 vouchers for each successful recommendation.



Contact details



If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity please contact Natasha Isaac direct on 02392 313 043 or alternatively email an updated CV to nisaac@compassltd.co.uk