Occupational Therapist
At Kedleston Group, our vision is simple, every provision we operate will be recognised as ‘outstanding’ in every way.
We will never be the biggest, but we will lead, and others will follow.
About the role:
As an Occupational Therapist at Kedleston Group, you will be an integral part of our team who put the children and young people at the heart of everything we do. You will be a member of a small, but growing OT team working across the Northwest.The post is based at High Peak School, Disley (near Stockport).
About you:
You will be required to maintain a caseload, which will be shared with other OTs, and work in conjunction with other clinicians, education and care staff to ensure a truly cohesive and holistic clinical provision for our young people across the schools and homes.Ideally, you will have worked within a school setting. Experience of working with individuals who have Autism, ADHD or Trauma backgrounds would also be useful. In addition, you will be well organised, able to prioritise and work collaboratively, a good communicator both verbally and in writing and above all genuinely have a passion for working with children.
We would love to hear from you if you share our passion and commitment to developing confident and capable young people by meeting their educational needs in a structured, nurturing school.
Why work for us?- a competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement
- a comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running
- continued professional development and training
- contributions to your pension
- a friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our young people
Benefits include:
- £500 refer-a-friend bonus
- life insurance
- cycle to work scheme and laptop loans
- discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness
- birthday treats
- long service and employee of the month awards
- employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice
About us:
Kedleston Group offer residential schooling, day schools and children's homes across England. Our schools and homes support children and young people living with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and specific learning difficulties, which affects their learning and ability to do everyday things.Our dedicated autism (ASC) schools work with young people who are high functioning and have associated needs such as mental health problems, attention deficit hyperactive disorder and learning difficulties.
We look for people to join our staff team who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people.
Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern.You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.
The successful candidate is required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.