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Occupational Therapist


Company : The Aurora-Group


Location : Scunthorpe, England


Created : 2025-06-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for theOccupational Therapistrole atThe Aurora-Group 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theOccupational Therapistrole atThe Aurora-Group Job SummaryAs our Job SummaryAs our Occupational Therapist, you will work as part of amulti-disciplinary team within the therapy service based at Severnside School. You will provide a high standard of occupational therapy assessment and intervention to children and young people, including advice and training to relevant parents, carers and professionals in line with proposed treatment plans.You will work autonomously and manage a caseload of children with complex needs, autistic spectrum conditions, sensory needs and attachment difficulties that are placed within the specialist education setting.Main duties of the jobBe professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of your own work including the management of young people in your care Undertake autonomous assessment of children with a wide range of additional needs, including autistic spectrum conditions, sensory and attachment difficulties within the setting a specialist residential Analyse and interpret assessments to recommend and deliver the best course of intervention for each child Support individual development and care plans and assist individuals in accordance with their needs and wishes, particularly their activities of daily living, self-care, productivity and leisure Formulate, evaluate and review individualised occupational therapy treatment plans, using clinical reasoning skills and utilising a wide range of treatment options to formulate a specialised programme of Demonstrate sound understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk and to demonstrate the use of treatment plans with an evidence-basedAbout UsAurora Severnside is a bespoke school for 11-16 year olds with SEMH needs, having taken the best elements of a mainstream school and the best elements of a special school to create an environment where young people can achieve their own goals and thrive in a future of their own choosing. We aim to prepare students for life beyond school, so further education and employability is truly at the heart of our culture and ethos.DetailsDate posted02 April 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£12,943.58 to £17,832.26 a year Term time only (44.67 paid weeks)ContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference numberN0007-25-0003Job locationsAurora SevernsideGloucestershire Science And Technology ParkBerkeleyGloucestershireGL13 9FBJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesOccupational Therapist SevernsideLocation: Berkeley, GloucestershireSalary: Actual salary £12,943.58 - £17,832.26 (FTE £37,668.80 - £51,832.00) dependant on experienceHours :16 hours per week Term time onlyAurora Severnside is a bespoke school for 11-16 year olds with SEMH needs, having taken the best elements of a mainstream school and the best elements of a special school to create an environment where young people can achieve their own goals and thrive in a future of their own choosing. We aim to prepare students for life beyond school, so further education and employability is truly at the heart of our culture and ethos.The Main Purpose Of The Role:As our Occupational Therapist, you will work as part of amulti-disciplinary team within the therapy service based at Severnside School. You will provide a high standard of occupational therapy assessment and intervention to children and young people, including advice and training to relevant parents, carers and professionals in line with proposed treatment plans.You will work autonomously and manage a caseload of children with complex needs, autistic spectrum conditions, sensory needs and attachment difficulties that are placed within the specialist education setting.Key Duties:Be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of your own work including the management of young people in your care Undertake autonomous assessment of children with a wide range of additional needs, including autistic spectrum conditions, sensory and attachment difficulties within the setting a specialist residential Analyse and interpret assessments to recommend and deliver the best course of intervention for each child Support individual development and care plans and assist individuals in accordance with their needs and wishes, particularly their activities of daily living, self-care, productivity and leisure Formulate, evaluate and review individualised occupational therapy treatment plans, using clinical reasoning skills and utilising a wide range of treatment options to formulate a specialised programme of Demonstrate sound understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk and to demonstrate the use of treatment plans with an evidence-basedSkills and QualificationsQualifications:A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Member of RCOTExperience:A minimum of 1 years post-qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist, working in an education setting and/or supporting children and young adults with complex needs and diagnoses including ASD, ADHD and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Experience of Multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency working Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of children by advanced clinical reasoning Knowledge of the management of children who have autistic spectrum conditions, sensory needs and attachment difficulties, including evidence based strategies. Experience of using sensory strategies to support children and young people.Benefits and Additional InformationWhats on offer?Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:Life assurance Free lunch 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.Apply/EnquiriesIf you are interested in this role then please apply on-line and complete our application form.For more information on this position please contact 07918 144908 /Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care andis a disability confident and equal opportunities employerThis advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.Job DescriptionJob responsibilitiesOccupational Therapist SevernsideLocation: Berkeley, GloucestershireSalary: Actual salary £12,943.58 - £17,832.26 (FTE £37,668.80 - £51,832.00) dependant on experienceHours :16 hours per week Term time onlyAurora Severnside is a bespoke school for 11-16 year olds with SEMH needs, having taken the best elements of a mainstream school and the best elements of a special school to create an environment where young people can achieve their own goals and thrive in a future of their own choosing. We aim to prepare students for life beyond school, so further education and employability is truly at the heart of our culture and ethos.Experience:A minimum of 1 years post-qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist, working in an education setting and/or supporting children and young adults with complex needs and diagnoses including ASD, ADHD and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Experience of Multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency working Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of children by advanced clinical reasoning Knowledge of the management of children who have autistic spectrum conditions, sensory needs and attachment difficulties, including evidence based strategies. Experience of using sensory strategies to support children and young people.Benefits and Additional InformationWhats on offer?Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:Life assurance Free lunch 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.Apply/EnquiriesIf you are interested in this role then please apply on-line and complete our application form.For more information on this position please contact 07918 144908 /Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care andis a disability confident and equal opportunities employerThis advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialA recognised degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Member of RCOTExperienceEssentialA minimum of 1 years post-qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist, working in an education setting and/or supporting children and young adults with complex needs and diagnoses including ASD, ADHD and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Experience of Multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency working Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of children by advanced clinical reasoning Knowledge of the management of children who have autistic spectrum conditions, sensory needs and attachment difficulties, including evidence based strategies. Experience of using sensory strategies to support children and young people.Person SpecificationEssentialA minimum of 1 years post-qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist, working in an education setting and/or supporting children and young adults with complex needs and diagnoses including ASD, ADHD and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Experience of Multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency working Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of children by advanced clinical reasoning Knowledge of the management of children who have autistic spectrum conditions, sensory needs and attachment difficulties, including evidence based strategies. Experience of using sensory strategies to support children and young people.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameAurora Care and Education Opco LtdAddressAurora SevernsideGloucestershire Science And Technology ParkBerkeleyGloucestershireGL13 9FBEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameAurora Care and Education Opco LtdAddressAurora SevernsideGloucestershire Science And Technology ParkBerkeleyGloucestershireGL13 9FBEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Part-time Job functionJob function Health Care Provider Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Aurora-Group by 2x Get notified about new Occupational Therapist jobs inBerkeley, England, United Kingdom . 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