Occupational Therapist

Job Location	Pilning
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Competitive salary
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

Aurora Hedgeway is a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs.We offer every student the chance to explore andfulfil their own unique potential. With provision running from Key Stage 2 all the way through to post-16, we are set up to support children and young people at every stage of their academic journey.The main purpose of the role:As our Occupational Therapist, you will work as part of amulti-disciplinary team within the therapy service based Hedgeway School. You will provide a high standard of occupational therapy assessment and intervention to children and young people, includingadvice 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 difficultiesthat are placed within the specialist education setting.Key duties:Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required. For the full job description and break down of duties, please contact Adele from theRecruitment TeamSuccessful candidate qualities:Qualifications:

A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Member of RCOT

Experience:

Previous experience in an occupational therapy role
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.

Whats on offer

Full training and continued support
Life assurance and pension
Health cash back plan
Car lease scheme
Bike to work scheme
Perk box
Free parking

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 /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 filteringrules) 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.

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