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Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Oliver House School

Lancashire

  • Expiring soon
Salary:
up to £35k dependant on experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
2 December 2024

Job overview

There is no better time to start a career within our Therapy team than now!


Would you like secure employment where you can progress your career?


If you would like to build a career that gives you genuine sense of achievement and fulfilment knowing that you can have a positive impact on the young people we support, then look no further and apply today!


Oliver House are looking for qualified Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working with young people with Autism & severe learning disabilities. You will be a friendly, approachable individual and will be able to demonstrate that you can engage with young people effectively and also show a clear understanding of the role of a Sensory Occupational Therapist. You will possess a caring attitude and a desire to improve the outcomes for our young people.


This is an excellent opportunity for you to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team, working as a team to improve the lives of the young people we educate both in our school settings and in our four children’s homes in the surrounding area. The role will also involve performing assessments to establish the needs of our young people, monitoring progress, carrying out observations, providing sensory recommendations and conducting direct therapeutic work to train our staff.


We are looking for a candidate who possesses excellent communication skills and has the ability to convey sensitive information to our young people, their families and other professionals. You will possess excellent time management skills, be self-motivated, with the ability to organise and prioritise your work to meet deadlines within the department.


As an Occupational Therapist you will be working with up to 60 young people who have autism, learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. You will be based at Oliver House School and will be required to work across two specialist ASD schools and offer support to our residential provisions in the Chorley and Preston area. Your approach to your working hours will need to be flexible on occasions, to meet the needs of the young people, when required.


This is a fantastic opportunity for you join our highly specialist school and work with a team that is dedicated to the young people who attend our schools and children’s homes.

Our benefits inlcude:

  • Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
  • Comprehensive induction
  • Blue Light Card
  • Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
  • Paid for enhanced DBS
  • Wellbeing support
  • Cycle to work scheme and more!

If you want to progress your career, Aspris will help you get there.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.


About Oliver House School

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+44 1257 220011

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Oliver House School is a specialist day and residential school for boys and girls aged 6 to 19 who have mild, moderate and severe autistic spectrum conditions and associated learning difficulties. Children may also have challenging behaviour as a result of their difficulties and their lack of social understanding.

Oliver House School delivers the highest level of education and care according to individual need in a safe, positive and structured environment in which every pupil is encouraged to achieve the best possible academic, social and vocational outcomes.

Many of the pupils at Oliver House School may have been out of education for considerable periods of time which is why we make it our aim to encourage our pupils to be happy to attend school on a daily basis, with the help and support of our dedicated team of staff.

Placements can either be on a day, residential or respite basis for up to 52 weeks of the year depending on individual need. All of the young people referred to the school will have a Statement of Special Educational Need. Oliver House School can provide places for up to 40 pupils.

We offer

  • Day placements for primary and secondary pupils
  • 16 to 19 curriculum
  • 38 week and 52 week residential and school provision
  • Respite
  • Post 18 provision

We provide:

  • Short, medium and long-term education and care
  • Outstanding care provision
  • Close working relationships with parents, including training courses and ongoing support
  • A strong ethos of positive behaviour management
  • A belief that all young people can achieve positive outcomes

Our aim is to bring about the best in every young person to enable them to achieve positive experiences and progress according to their own individual abilities.

The desired outcome is for young people to achieve success in accredited qualifications and to gain increased levels of independence to enable them to maximise their strengths, abilities and ambitions. Individual plans and programmes are tailored to individual needs to ensure that every young person is challenged at a speed that is appropriate for them.

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