435 Occupational Therapists jobs in the United Kingdom

About Us

At Oxfordshire County Council, you do not just work for us… you learn, grow, and thrive with us.

Whatever your career aspirations are in adult social care, we are here to support and empower you to lead your growth from the front.

Combined with a passion to do adult social care differently, our vision empowers you to play a lead role in helping people stay fit, healthy and independent in their communities for as long as possible and to deliver a genuine tailor-made approach to care . 

We support this by providing:

• Autonomy to do your role with an approach that supports The Oxfordshire Way .
• Job swap opportunities to explore different areas of adult social care.
• Stable leadership support and mentorship, with regular group and 1:1 supervision.
• Continuous opportunities to develop through the organisation. 

Because we know that when you thrive, the people you work with thrive.

We are an agile team with offices linked to each of our four teams across the county of Oxfordshire. We have vacancies across our four Home First Neighbourhood Teams

These teams have office bases in City, North, West/Vale, and South Oxfordshire

A combination of remote, face to face and office-based working is expected depending on the needs of the people supported. Any applicants will be able to highlight their desired location during the recruitment process.

About the Role

Our Home First Neighbourhood Teams support the residents of Oxfordshire in having their needs assessed and met in their own homes, rather than at a hospital bed side . 

 Home First D2A, encourages creative thinking, ideas, and innovations to support the development of the service from all our employees. 

 As part of our team, you will:

• Work closely with our reablement providers and the voluntary sector you will support and guide people to regain independence in their own home using a strength-based approach to goal(HC1)   planning during short term intermediate care provision.  This intervention will be provided following discharge from hospital or to help prevent admission to hospital.
• Draw upon your skills and knowledge in activity analysis, assistive technology, aids, and minor adaptations to support the reduction in formal care wherever possible. Moving and Handling skills will also be required.

Our Values 

Our organisational values underpin everything we do and say and are supported by policies, processes, and guidance. In short, our values describe ‘the way we do things here’ so that we deliver great services for our residents. Our values are:

• Always learning
• Be kind and care.
• Equality and integrity in all we do
• Taking responsibility
• Daring to do it differently.

Everyone that works for us demonstrates their commitment to these values. We will ask you to demonstrate your commitment to these values, and their associated behaviours, throughout the application process.

About you 

You are…

• Always learning as a qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration and natural entrepreneurial qualities. 
• Driven to do things differently to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person.
• Willing to take responsibility,  you are a self-leader with the ambition to lead your community in different areas of adult social care.
• Kind and caring , with an understanding of and respect for individuals’ qualities, abilities, and diverse backgrounds. 
• Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do, and with your strong communication skills you work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome.
• Passionate about following the professional standards(HC1)   of RCOT .

Rewards and Benefits

Learn more about how you learn , grow, and thrive with us…

• Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays - Option to ‘buy’ additional days.
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 to cover reimbursement of expenses f newly appointed employees (conditions apply in line with Council Policy)
• Regular weekly and monthly formal and informal support and supervision
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a PEP BIA or AMHP
• Learn more here: Our benefits | Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education, and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexitime, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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What you'll be doing
You'll be part of a compassionate team focused on patient wellbeing, supporting recovery through personalised care and therapies. Working with qualified staff, you'll assist with assessments, care plans, and tasks that promote dignity and treatment.

Reporting to the Hospital Director, the Therapy Services Manager is a key member of the Senior Management Team, accountable for inpatient and day care services, ensuring high-quality standards are met and maintained.

What you'll bring
The role is rewarding but challenging, requiring resilience and empathy. We are seeking an experienced mental health professional with a background in supervisory or management roles (ideally Ward Manager or equivalent). You'll have experience managing budgets, leading teams, and implementing quality and innovation within a mental health setting.

What we'll give you
We'll support your development with training, career conversations, and clear pathways into senior leadership. Benefits include:

Free parking & subsidised meals

25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off

Enhanced maternity pay & contributory pension

Flexible benefits (gym, tech, healthcare plan)

Sponsorship for professional qualifications

Leadership & management training, long service awards, referral bonuses

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

What you'll be doing
You'll be part of a compassionate team focused on patient wellbeing, supporting recovery through personalised care and therapies. Working with qualified staff, you'll assist with assessments, care plans, and tasks that promote dignity and treatment.

Reporting to the Hospital Director, the Therapy Services Manager is a key member of the Senior Management Team, accountable for inpatient and day care services, ensuring high-quality standards are met and maintained.

What you'll bring
The role is rewarding but challenging, requiring resilience and empathy. We are seeking an experienced mental health professional with a background in supervisory or management roles (ideally Ward Manager or equivalent). You'll have experience managing budgets, leading teams, and implementing quality and innovation within a mental health setting.

What we'll give you
We'll support your development with training, career conversations, and clear pathways into senior leadership. Benefits include:

Free parking & subsidised meals

25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off

Enhanced maternity pay & contributory pension

Flexible benefits (gym, tech, healthcare plan)

Sponsorship for professional qualifications

Leadership & management training, long service awards, referral bonuses

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

• Provide expert clinical assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals via secure video conferencing platforms.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of qualified psychologists and therapists delivering remote care.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols and best practices for telehealth service delivery.
• Ensure the safe and effective management of complex mental health cases within a remote setting.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of digital therapeutic tools and resources.
• Conduct regular clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate professional development and training opportunities for the remote therapy team.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated patient care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records.
• Stay current with the latest research and advancements in clinical psychology and digital mental health.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and ethical practice.

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or equivalent.
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Significant post-qualification experience in a clinical psychology setting, with demonstrable leadership responsibilities.
• Expertise in delivering a range of psychotherapeutic interventions (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT).
• Proven experience in telehealth or digital mental health service delivery.
• Excellent diagnostic and assessment skills.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding protocols and risk management in a remote context.
• Exceptional leadership, supervision, and team-building abilities.
• Proficiency in using secure telehealth platforms and electronic record systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A genuine passion for improving access to mental health services through innovative digital solutions.

Are you a clinically qualified leader in nursing or allied health professions with a passion for integrated, community-based care? We’re seeking a proactive and visionary Clinical Service Manager to lead and coordinate four services across Swale, namely, 2 Hour Urgent Care, Community Intermediate Care, Community Neuro Rehabilitation, and Community Speech and Language Therapy Services.

Working very closely with the Head of Operations and the Director of Community Services within our North Kent Business Unit, you will help shape strategic objectives, drive service innovation, and ensure the delivery of safe, responsive, and equitable care. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams including Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists, Healthcare Assistants and Rehab Support Workers embedding the 6Cs framework and professional standards into everyday practice.

This is a pivotal clinical leadership role focused on optimising service delivery, managing resources within budget, and fostering a culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement. You’ll collaborate with Primary Care Networks, Social Care, Mental Health, and voluntary sector partners to develop Integrated Neighbourhood-Based models that reduce hospital admissions and promote seamless care pathways.

You’ll also play a vital role in workforce development, supporting staff through supervision, training, and appraisal, while ensuring compliance with governance, safety, and quality standards.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose, influence change, and make a lasting impact on Community Healthcare provision in Swale, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Clinical Service Manager your responsibilies will include:

• Leading multidisciplinary teams across urgent care, intermediate care, neurorehabilitation, and therapy services, applying advanced clinical expertise and positive leadership.

• Embedding national frameworks (e.g. 6Cs), professional standards, and organisational strategies into daily service provision and patient care.

• Managing pay and non-pay budgets, and oversees recruitment, retention, induction, and workforce development within a designated locality.

• Proactively addressing clinical, performance, and staffing issues, including capacity planning, safeguarding, and incident response.

• Designing and delivering service changes and quality improvements based on feedback, incidents, and evolving national and local priorities.

• Collaborating with healthcare partners, social services, mental health, and voluntary sectors to promote integrated, neighbourhood-based care and reduce hospital admissions.

• Ensuring adherence to policies regarding information governance, health and safety, professional registration, and statutory training requirements.

• Creating a learning-focused environment, encouraging clinical supervision, peer review, audits, and professional development across all disciplines.

• Overseeing audits, supports innovation and research, and ensures findings are embedded into practice to enhance care delivery.

• Participating in the senior manager on-call rota, supports peers, leads meetings, and contributes to organisational planning and performance reporting.

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description. 

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Registered Nurse or Allied Healthcare Professional, with current professsional registration
• Mentorship qualification
• Relevant Leadrship in Community Nursing/Allied Healthcare qualifications
• BSc / degree in area relevant to community nursing / allied healthcare qualifications
• Leadership qualification
• Minimum of 5 years post registration experience, including at least 2 years working in a supervisory / managerial capacity at minimum band 7 level within a community nursing/allied healthcare service.
• Experience of effective budget and resource management
• Initiating research and / or audit and implementing changes / improvements in practice
• Experience of initiating, managing and evaluating change
• Experience of giving presentations to a wide audience
• Fully licensed car driver with the flexibility to travel across Swale and, when required, to attend meetings in Medway, Dartford, Gravesham, and Swanley (DGS).

For a full list of criteria, please see attached job decription

As a Clinical Service Manager you will be part of our valued team, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: 

• Band  8A AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling 
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our ‘Outstanding’ learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise 
• An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care – backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year  
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding “good” or “outstanding” ratings from the Care Quality Commission

About the Company We change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.As you’d expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.Finally, we need to let you know that the company you’ll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job we’ll need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

 Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?    

Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider occupational therapy network that meets regularly for training & development?  

Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?  

Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced occupational therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants?  

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running?    

Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream!* It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!    

Job Title: Occupational Therapist   

Location: Claystone School – Bedfordshire LU1 4LL   

Salary:            Up to £53,200 pro-rata (DOE   

   *Please note- basic grade OT offers from £3,000+, Specialist from 9,500+ & Highly specialist from 8,000+* 

Hours:      37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to overlap with core school hours (Part time hours may be considered)   

Contract:   Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)  

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out.  Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. 

We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowan , so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.   

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. 

Our Vision  

Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. 

Our Mission  

We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations 

Our Promise  

• WE LISTEN. We never assume.
• WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen.
• WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another. 

Our Promise describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what’s truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual.    

The role:   

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Claystone School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.   

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK.  With this in mind, we are looking for an Occupational Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.  

Location: Claystone School – Bedfordshire LU1 4LL  – Claystone School forms part of our Options Autism and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 4-11 

• Welcome to Claystone School  
• Education - Options Autism   

For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.    

Essential Criteria:   

• Recognised Occupational Therapy degree 
• Valid and up to date HCPC Registration 
• Registered member of RCOT 
• Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services within a similar setting is preferrable
• Previously engaged with people who are neurodivergent and/or experience learning difficulty and/or socio-emotional and mental health difficulties in any setting, being able to evidence transferrable skills
• Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application to support independence
• Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality preferred
• Ability to work independently, flexible and confident
• Clear and concise report writing skills
• Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car   

• Interest in sensory integration or sensory-informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed is preferrable, however not essential) 

  Why work for us?   

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options  

 Benefits    

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:   

• £2,000 training allowance 
• Life Assurance 
• Pension scheme with options to i rease your contributions 
• Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks 
• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad 
• Cycle to Work Schemes 
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme 
• Critical illness cover  

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS    

We reserve the right to close vacancies early should we receive a high volume of suitable applicants, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.    

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.   

 Job Ref: 

#occupationaltherapy#CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation#CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists  

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?    

Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider occupational therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? 

 Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?  

Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced occupational therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants?  

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running?    

Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream!* It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!    

Job Title:  Occupational Therapist   

Location:  Syon Grange School – Isleworth, London TW7 5AJ  (with flexibility to work across our Hillingdon Manor sites as required)     

Salary:              Up to £53,200 FTE DOE plus £000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of ,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of ,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply  

    *Please note- basic grade OT offers from £33,0 +, Specialist from 9,500+ & Highly specialist from 8,000+* 

Hours:               37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to overlap with core school hours (Part time hours may be considered)   

Contract:         Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)  

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out.  Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. 

We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so at you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.   

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. 

Our Vision  

Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. 

Our Mission  

We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations 

Our Promise  

• WE LISTEN. We never assume.
• WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen.
• WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another. 

Our Promise describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what’s truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual.    

The role:   

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Syon Grange school. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.   

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK.  With this in mind, we are looking for an Occupational Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.  

Location:  Syon Grange – Isleworth, London, TW7 5AJ – Syon Grange School f orms part of our Options Autism and is an independent specialist day school, supporting young people aged 16 – 25. 

• Syon Manor College
• Education - Options Autism  

For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.    

Essential Criteria:   

• Recognised Occupational Therapy degree 
• Valid and up to date HCPC Registration 
• Registered member of RCOT 
• Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services within a similar setting is preferrable
• Previously engaged with people who are neurodivergent and/or experience learning difficulty and/or socio-emotional and mental health difficulties in any setting, being able to evidence transferrable skills
• Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application to support independence
• Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality preferred
• Ability to work independently, flexible and confident
• Clear and concise report writing skills
• Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car 
• Interest in sensory integration or sensory-informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed is preferrable, however not essential) 

Why work for us?   

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options  

 Benefits    

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:   

• £2,000 training allowance 
• Life Assurance 
• Pension scheme with options to crease your contributions 
• Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks 
• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad 
• Cycle to Work Schemes 
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme 
• Critical illness cover
• £5000 Welcome Bonus &C’s apply)  

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS    

We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.    

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.   

 Job Ref:   

#occupationaltherapy#CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation#CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists  

 Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?    

Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider occupational therapy network that meets regularly for training & development?  

Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?  

Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced occupational therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants?  

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running?    

Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream!* It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!    

Job Title: Occupational Therapist   

Location: Claystone School – Bedfordshire LU1 4LL   

Salary:            Up to £53,200 pro-rata (DOE   

   *Please note- basic grade OT offers from £3,000+, Specialist from 9,500+ & Highly specialist from 8,000+* 

Hours:      37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to overlap with core school hours (Part time hours may be considered)   

Contract:   Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)  

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out.  Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. 

We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowan , so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.   

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. 

Our Vision  

Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. 

Our Mission  

We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations 

Our Promise  

• WE LISTEN. We never assume.
• WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen.
• WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another. 

Our Promise describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what’s truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual.    

The role:   

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Claystone School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.   

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK.  With this in mind, we are looking for an Occupational Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.  

Location: Claystone School – Bedfordshire LU1 4LL  – Claystone School forms part of our Options Autism and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 4-11 

• Welcome to Claystone School  
• Education - Options Autism   

For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.    

Essential Criteria:   

• Recognised Occupational Therapy degree 
• Valid and up to date HCPC Registration 
• Registered member of RCOT 
• Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services within a similar setting is preferrable
• Previously engaged with people who are neurodivergent and/or experience learning difficulty and/or socio-emotional and mental health difficulties in any setting, being able to evidence transferrable skills
• Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application to support independence
• Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality preferred
• Ability to work independently, flexible and confident
• Clear and concise report writing skills
• Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car   

• Interest in sensory integration or sensory-informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed is preferrable, however not essential) 

  Why work for us?   

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options  

 Benefits    

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:   

• £2,000 training allowance 
• Life Assurance 
• Pension scheme with options to i rease your contributions 
• Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks 
• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad 
• Cycle to Work Schemes 
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme 
• Critical illness cover  

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS    

We reserve the right to close vacancies early should we receive a high volume of suitable applicants, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.    

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.   

 Job Ref: 

#occupationaltherapy#CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation#CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists  

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?    

Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider occupational therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? 

 Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?  

Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced occupational therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants?  

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running?    

Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream!* It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!    

Job Title:  Occupational Therapist   

Location:  Syon Grange School – Isleworth, London TW7 5AJ  (with flexibility to work across our Hillingdon Manor sites as required)     

Salary:              Up to £53,200 FTE DOE plus £000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of ,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of ,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply  

    *Please note- basic grade OT offers from £33,0 +, Specialist from 9,500+ & Highly specialist from 8,000+* 

Hours:               37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to overlap with core school hours (Part time hours may be considered)   

Contract:         Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)  

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out.  Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. 

We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so at you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.   

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. 

Our Vision  

Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. 

Our Mission  

We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations 

Our Promise  

• WE LISTEN. We never assume.
• WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen.
• WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another. 

Our Promise describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what’s truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual.    

The role:   

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Syon Grange school. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.   

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK.  With this in mind, we are looking for an Occupational Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.  

Location:  Syon Grange – Isleworth, London, TW7 5AJ – Syon Grange School f orms part of our Options Autism and is an independent specialist day school, supporting young people aged 16 – 25. 

• Syon Manor College
• Education - Options Autism  

For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.    

Essential Criteria:   

• Recognised Occupational Therapy degree 
• Valid and up to date HCPC Registration 
• Registered member of RCOT 
• Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services within a similar setting is preferrable
• Previously engaged with people who are neurodivergent and/or experience learning difficulty and/or socio-emotional and mental health difficulties in any setting, being able to evidence transferrable skills
• Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application to support independence
• Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality preferred
• Ability to work independently, flexible and confident
• Clear and concise report writing skills
• Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car 
• Interest in sensory integration or sensory-informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed is preferrable, however not essential) 

Why work for us?   

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options  

 Benefits    

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:   

• £2,000 training allowance 
• Life Assurance 
• Pension scheme with options to crease your contributions 
• Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks 
• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad 
• Cycle to Work Schemes 
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme 
• Critical illness cover
• £5000 Welcome Bonus &C’s apply)  

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS    

We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.    

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.   

 Job Ref:   

#occupationaltherapy#CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation#CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists