Occupational Therapist (Phase 2)
About The Position
The Percy Hedley Foundation is a large regional charity dedicated to supporting individuals with a diverse range of learning and physical needs. We employ a person-centered, flexible approach to care and support across five sites in Forest Hall, Killingworth, Jesmond, Newcastle City Centre, and North Shields. Our services include specialist education, adult day services, residential care, and independent supported living. We are committed to achieving excellence and ensuring the best outcomes for those we support. Percy Hedley School specifically caters to children with cerebral palsy, speech, language, and communication difficulties, as well as other complex needs such as ASD, dyspraxia, dyslexia, and ADHD. Our educational approach involves trans-disciplinary teams of teachers, therapists, and learning support assistants working collaboratively to meet each pupil's unique needs and unlock their potential. This role involves providing occupational therapy input to students with complex ASD, physical, communication, sensory, and learning difficulties, focusing on individual and small group sessions integrated within the trans-disciplinary team. The school offers a supportive and dynamic working environment with good opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and clinical supervision.
Requirements
- Qualified and experienced HCPC Occupational Therapist.
- Relevant experience in the field.
- Experience working with students with complex ASD, physical, communication, sensory and learning difficulties.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a school setting.
- Experience working in trans-disciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide input to a caseload of students with complex ASD, physical, communication, sensory and learning difficulties.
- Deliver individual and small group sessions.
- Collaborate and integrate work with the trans-disciplinary team.
Benefits
- School holidays off
- Loyalty awards starting at 2 years’ service
- Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Induction and ongoing training
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
- Access to Blue Light Card
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
