Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist

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Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist

Care First – Great Barr, Walsall area, Birmingham (supporting sites in Walsall and Tamworth)

£30,000 DOE

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Permanent, 52 weeks

We are looking for a Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Care First. Working collaboratively with education and care staff, you will deliver bespoke occupational therapy assessment and intervention to learners who may have experienced developmental trauma, neurodivergence or SEMH needs. You will work within the standards of the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working, using your professional judgement to support each learner’s independence and well‑being.

The role includes holding a caseload, providing staff training, and contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings.

• Deliver occupational therapy assessment and intervention to learners with developmental trauma, neurodivergence or SEMH needs.
• Apply OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working and professional standards in an education and social care setting.
• Hold and manage an occupational therapy caseload with oversight from a clinical supervisor and site lead.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation as required.
• Support pupils at the forefront of their development, ensuring safeguarding and record‑keeping standards.

• Recognised occupational therapy degree.
• Registered member of RCOT.
• HCPC registered.
• Relevant previous experience as a student OT or in a previously held OT role.
• Experience working with people experiencing learning difficulty and/or neurodiversity.
• Strong communication, analytical, judgement and relational skills.
• Good time‑management and organisational skills.
• Understanding of the relationship between behaviour and communication.
• Basic understanding of physical needs, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and treatment.
• Basic IT skills.
• Understanding of information governance, confidentiality and record‑keeping standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.

• Experience of multidisciplinary working in a range of settings.
• Experience of communicating with families, relatives and carers.
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for clinical practice and professional management.
• Knowledge of various assessment tools, intervention programmes and formulation of treatment plans.

• £2,000 training allowance.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible pension scheme with contribution options.
• Well‑being support services and physical health checks.
• 80% contractual hours for 100% pay (subject to probation completion). 4
  
  DWW not a contractual benefit.
• Family growth support: enhanced maternity and paternity leave plus paid fertility treatment support.
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits.
• Discount options domestic and abroad.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
• Critical illness cover.

Essential: full valid UK driving licence and own vehicle access.

We reserve the right to close vacancies early, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair and thorough recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education and statutory requirements.