Occupational Therapist

Piers Meadows Recruitment

Posted 12 hours ago, valid for a month

Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire UB8 1DH, England

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

Full Time

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance

Wellness Program

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Sonic Summary

Orchard Hill College is seeking an Occupational Therapist for their location in Park View, Uxbridge, offering flexible contract arrangements including term-time and all-year options.
The salary for this position ranges from Band 6 at £36,841.84 - £43,497.28 actual and Band 7 at £44,514.68 - £50,229.82 actual, depending on experience.
The ideal candidate should have a passion for working with individuals with learning disabilities and is not required to have prior experience or a specific pay band.
The role involves collaborating with curriculum staff, families, and external agencies to create supportive environments and promote health and well-being for students with special educational needs.
Benefits include 40 days of annual leave, flexible working options, career development opportunities, and a comprehensive wellness program.

Occupational Therapist at Orchard Hill College

Location: Park View, Uxbridge (Outer London)
Contract: Term Time + 4 Weeks (flexible arrangements available: all-year, term-time only, etc.)
Hours: 5 days per week
Salary:
- Band 7: £44,514.68 - £50,229.82 (actual) / £47,341 - £53,419 FTE
- Band 6: £36,841.84 - £43,497.28 (actual) / £39,181 - £46,259 FTE

About Orchard Hill College:

An Outstanding-rated Specialist College (Ofsted 2019) dedicated to serving young people and adults with a variety of special educational needs (SEN). The college operates eight centers in London and Surrey and provides specialized, individualized learning programs designed to help over 400 students achieve greater independence and pursue personal goals.

The College also operates as an Academy Trust sponsor with 14 special schools across London, Surrey, Sussex, and Berkshire, collectively supporting over 1500 students with SEN.

Role of the Integrated Services Team:

As part of the college's valued Integrated Services Team, the Occupational Therapy team collaborates with curriculum staff, families, and external agencies to support students’ learning, independence, and emotional well-being. Responsibilities include:

Creating supportive, accessible environments
Promoting health and wellbeing
Implementing assistive technologies
Facilitating Positive Behaviour Support within a multi-disciplinary team

Ideal Candidate:

Seeking Occupational Therapists with a passion for working with learning disabilities in person-centered, creative ways, regardless of prior experience or current pay band.

Benefits:

40 days annual leave for full-time staff
Flexible working options
Career development pathways and CPD opportunities
Local government pension scheme
Comprehensive wellness programs, including counseling, mental health advocates, and employee assistance programs (EAP)
Family-friendly policies with enhanced parental leave
Salary sacrifice options (Cycle to Work, electric car scheme)
Gym membership discounts

The position offers a chance to work in a highly supportive, specialized, and collaborative environment aimed at enhancing students’ quality of life and independence.

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