Senior Occupational Therapist

Job Description

The roleNational Star are looking to recruit a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our existing experienced team. We have an impressive sensory clinic space and are ideally looking for an individual with Sensory Integration experience or with an interestto develop their career into this field with our support and training. We provide Occupational Therapy to support young adults achieve their full potential in all aspects of their daily life. This setting offers the unique opportunity to work with our studentsto develop their independence skills throughout their placement at college and provide bespoke therapy interventions.You will need to be a creative and dynamic team player with a broad range of clinical skills and knowledge to support individuals with complexphysical and learning difficulties. An understanding of complex postural needs and 24 posture management and/or prior experience working with individuals with complex physical disability, PMLD, ABI, Autism or Visual impairment would be desirable. You willwork autonomously whilst being part of a supportive team of 9 Occupational Therapists, 3 Occupational Therapy assistants and the Student Technology Team. You will also work closely with other therapy teams, tutors and residential staff.Please contact our OccupationalTherapy Team or Recruitment Department - if you would like to discuss this opportunity prior to your application or visit our setting. Further information can also be found on our website https://vacancies/About usNational Star is a growing charity with morethan 1,100 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, weve supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.How we will reward youThis post offers term time working (39 hours per week over 39 weeksa year 0.89 of FTE), HCPC & COT registration fees covered by the college. The salary for this role is £28,700.18 - £30,831.32 (£32,379.69- £34,641.93.FTE) rising to £30, 135 - £32,372 (£33,998.67 - £36,374.03 FTE) from January 2022Our Golden HelloIts motivatingto feel valued at work. Thats why all new staff will receive a Golden Hello up to the value of £250 for full-time staff (pro-rate for part-time employees) upon successful completion of their probation. In addition as recognition of the commitment and dedicationof our team, salary levels will rise by five per cent for all staff on 1 January 2022. Staff benefitsFantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme - theory and practicalAward-winning trainingUse of fitness suite and swimmingpool and staff clubs such as badminton, arts & crafts and ZumbaHealth Shield medical coverLife insurance coverEmployee helplineContributory pension schemeOpportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount cardEmployee discounts at attractions, high street retailers,supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus much moreHow to applyAt National Star, we know the value of a diverse workforce, and welcome applications from all areas of the community. This includes those with disabilities, and we are a proud Disability Confidentemployer and are committed to providing equal opportunities. In 2018 National Star received an Outstanding from Ofsted.Please note that all applicants will be expected to undertake a DBS Disclosure, and undergo the necessary employer checks. The level ofdisclosure to be applied for will be dependent on your job role and will be discussed with you during the recruitment process but is usually an enhanced level. Where appropriate, the adult and child barred lists will be checked and we will not employ anyonewho appears on either of those registers.We prefer people to submit an online application as this helps support the charity in saving money. Alternatively please send your cv to or call our recruitment department for further information or an application form.If you have a disability and need to apply using an alternative format, or if you have any technical problems with our recruitment system please let us know.