Job summary
CONTRACT TERM: Permanent
SALARY: NJC pt. 26 34 £34,834 - £42,403 FTE (pro rated to 60% of a full-time post) dependent upon experience
CONTRACT TYPE: Part time 3 days per week (plus one week learning and development) 21 hours per week
START DATE: As soon as possible
CLOSING DATE: Friday 8th December 2023
INTERVIEW DATE: TBC
The team provides trauma informed bespoke therapy for children and young people experiencing Social, Emotional and Mental Health challenges and associated learning needs. The role includes facilitating individual and group Occupational Therapy, autonomous case management and the development of support packages in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of sensory and physical development and be innovative, passionate and committed to their discipline and continuing professional development. The successful candidate will celebrate neurodiversity and the many strengths and positive aspects that being neurodivergent brings. The ability to work autonomously and yet be able to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team is essential. Applicants should possess excellent organisational and communication skills. Applicants should have post-qualification experience working as an Occupational Therapist and have experience of managing a school age caseload. Special Educational Needs experience is not essential but a willingness to learn and understand the complex needs of our children and young people; drive, aspiration and achievement and the ability to promote quality of life most certainly is.
About us
We work with children and young people aged 5-19 across a broad spectrum of social, emotional and mental health challenges and use our knowledge, experience and expertise to help them become the best they can be. Common diagnoses and learner profiles amongst our students include ADHD, PDA, FASD, ASC, Trauma and Attachment Disorder. William Henry Smith is based over two sites.
We are proud to have received anOfsted judgement of Outstandingin all areas across the school (September 2023) and have been Ofsted Outstanding for 19 consecutive inspections.
We primarily offer Day and Residential Education/Care to boys over four nights a week from our school in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, although we can also accommodate flexible Extended Day placements and bespoke learning pathways in our specialist environment. We provide a 24 hour, integrated curriculum with sensory strategies, communication interventions, exceptional therapeutic services and family outreach.Improving Quality of Life underpins all our work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CONTRACT TERM: Permanent
SALARY:NJC pt. 26 34 £34,834 - £42,403 FTE per annum dependent on experience 3 days per week (plus one week Learning and Development)
CONTRACT TYPE: Term Time only (20 hours per week plus 1 week training and 2 weeks holiday cover)
RESPONSIBLE TO:Occupational Therapy Lead
PURPOSE OF JOB:
To be a valued member of the William Henry Smith Schools integrated Health and Therapy Team, working with onsite Education and Care services to provide bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for Children and Young People (CYP) age 5-19 years with SEMH challenges and associated complex needs.
To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people ensuring all work is delivered in line with the schools procedures and policies regarding best practice and safeguarding.
To embrace and support the Schools Quality of Life and Positive Behaviour Support ethos throughout the role; as part of this there is an expectation that all staff play an integral part in our key working structure.
To have a positive attitude and mind-set, embracing the positive physical, mental health and wellbeing ethos. This includes role modelling, self-care and reflection.
To promote and celebrate diversity, collaboration, and equality in the school at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CONTRACT TERM: Permanent
SALARY:NJC pt. 26 34 £34,834 - £42,403 FTE per annum dependent on experience 3 days per week (plus one week Learning and Development)
CONTRACT TYPE: Term Time only (20 hours per week plus 1 week training and 2 weeks holiday cover)
RESPONSIBLE TO:Occupational Therapy Lead
PURPOSE OF JOB:
To be a valued member of the William Henry Smith Schools integrated Health and Therapy Team, working with onsite Education and Care services to provide bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for Children and Young People (CYP) age 5-19 years with SEMH challenges and associated complex needs.
To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people ensuring all work is delivered in line with the schools procedures and policies regarding best practice and safeguarding.
To embrace and support the Schools Quality of Life and Positive Behaviour Support ethos throughout the role; as part of this there is an expectation that all staff play an integral part in our key working structure.
To have a positive attitude and mind-set, embracing the positive physical, mental health and wellbeing ethos. This includes role modelling, self-care and reflection.
To promote and celebrate diversity, collaboration, and equality in the school at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Recognised degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Completed advanced training/post qualification training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the field of Occupational Therapy working with and managing a school age caseload.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary/multi agency collaborative working which promotes a shared understanding of key processes and the ability to engage the wider team around the child/young person in assessment and intervention as appropriate.
- Ability to monitor outcomes and propose changes to working practice in relation to children/young people, contributing to future planning and service development.
- Experience of delivering training relevant to occupational therapy.
- Experience using a range of assessment tools and intervention techniques relevant to children/young people demonstrating continuous evaluation for quality assurance and outcome measurement for child/young person and their families.
- Participation in Supervision in line with HCPC standards.
- Experience of contributing to developing and evaluating own practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working with Speech and Language Therapy/ Family team/ Systemic Practitioners/ Psychotherapy/Psychology/Education/Care/ Health Practitioner (school Nurse)
- Experience of developing clinical pathways based on evidence and the specialist needs of the client group
- Experience of working with child/young person with speech, language and communication difficulties
- Delivery of training in an area of clinical specialism
- Experience of working within diverse environments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Recognised degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Completed advanced training/post qualification training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the field of Occupational Therapy working with and managing a school age caseload.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary/multi agency collaborative working which promotes a shared understanding of key processes and the ability to engage the wider team around the child/young person in assessment and intervention as appropriate.
- Ability to monitor outcomes and propose changes to working practice in relation to children/young people, contributing to future planning and service development.
- Experience of delivering training relevant to occupational therapy.
- Experience using a range of assessment tools and intervention techniques relevant to children/young people demonstrating continuous evaluation for quality assurance and outcome measurement for child/young person and their families.
- Participation in Supervision in line with HCPC standards.
- Experience of contributing to developing and evaluating own practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working with Speech and Language Therapy/ Family team/ Systemic Practitioners/ Psychotherapy/Psychology/Education/Care/ Health Practitioner (school Nurse)
- Experience of developing clinical pathways based on evidence and the specialist needs of the client group
- Experience of working with child/young person with speech, language and communication difficulties
- Delivery of training in an area of clinical specialism
- Experience of working within diverse environments.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
