Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Occupational Therapist to support our established client in the Essex area. The services include a brand-new, purpose-built specialist school for Children and Younger People between the ages of 5-19 who have ASD and moderate Learning Difficulties.The successful candidate will provide support Younger People with varied Learning Difficulties including ADHD, ASD, SEMH and SLCN as well as Developmental Trauma, Neuro-developmental Conditions and Special Educational Needs. The school received a rating of 'GOOD' in their latest Ofsted inspection. This is a full-time opportunity, although part-time applications will be considered. Job Purpose: Occupational Therapist Salary: £43,809-£52,042 per annum + £250 Welcome Bonus, paid via Service Care SolutionsLocation: Chigwell, EssexWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-16:30Contract: Full-time | 37 HoursThe post holder will work as part of the Multidisciplinary Team to engage, encourage and inspire the Younger People to be themselves.Key Responsibilities:

Use advanced specialist knowledge and levels of experience appropriately and effectively across a range of work practices which is underpinned by comprehensive and extensive theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
Assess the motor, perceptual and sensory integration skills of the young people and to ascertain how any differences impact on their function and participation.
Write reports based on your findings to support the young people, education and care staff and to inform annual reviews.
Work with the young people to provide Occupational Therapy, as identified from assessment in line with the Three Waves Model of Intervention, including environmental, whole service interventions as well as 1:1 work with individual children, group work and whole class work, as part of the MDT.
To undertake high quality assessments of children and young people and make recommendations about appropriate therapeutic interventions for each child or young person, in accordance with individual assessed needs. To participate in service and practice development.

Essential

Registered with the HCPC
Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy
Substantial experience working with Children & Younger People

Benefits

£250 Welcome Bonus, Paid via Service Care Solutions
Paid School Holidays
Family Healthcare Plan - Access to instant check-ups and consultations
Car Purchase Scheme
Career Development and Training
Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Support
Pension Contribution
Life Insurance
High-Street Vouchers and Apple Scheme
Family Days Out
Discounted Gym Membership
Free Meals

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