Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist

Unlocking Language is looking for a motivated and compassionate Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist to join our growing multidisciplinary team.

The role will involve working across a mix of schools and Local Authority-funded provision in London, supporting children and young people with a range of occupational, sensory, motor and functional needs.

As a Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Assess children and young people presenting with a range of occupational and functional needs.
• Plan and deliver individual and group-based Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Support pupils with areas including fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, self-care, sensory differences, regulation and participation in everyday school activities.
• Complete observations within classroom and school environments.
• Develop practical strategies and programmes for use by teaching staff, support staff and families.
• Contribute to EHCP provision and work towards identified outcomes.
• Produce clear clinical notes, assessment reports, recommendations and other written documentation.
• Liaise with parents, carers, teachers, SENCOs and other professionals involved in the child's support.
• Provide modelling, advice and guidance to school staff.
• Contribute to staff training where appropriate, with support from senior clinicians.
• Work collaboratively with Speech and Language Therapists and other members of the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.
• Manage an allocated caseload with support from your supervisor and clinical team.
• Participate in regular supervision, team meetings, CPD and reflective practice.
• Follow safeguarding, information governance and clinical governance procedures at all times.

The salary for this role is £31,000 to £34,000 per year.

Benefits include:

• Pension Scheme
• Staff Discounts and Well-being programme
• Access to Technology
• Child care flexible
• Working and supervision
• Clear career progression
• Cycle to work scheme and gym discount.
• Annual Leave: 20 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday.
• Company closure periods: The company closes from 23 December to 2 January, for the final week of July.
• Optional August break: Therapists can choose to take the full month of August off, with salary adjusted accordingly.