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? H ow about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 6th year running? We believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work Job Title: Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist Location: Orchard Manor School - Norfolk PE34 3HT Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday -...

The role of Specialist Occupational Therapist will provide a high quality, evidence based occupational therapy service, which promotes participation and functional activity of children and young people accessing our neurorehabilitation services. Our service delivery aims to promote outcome focussed interventions, safe care, function and participation of children and young people accessing home, school, and community life. You will deliver child and family focused, goal led interventions at a specialist level within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency setting. Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more Read more below. Role Requirements Clinical Skills and Responsibilities Provide high quality, evidence based occupational therapy provision for children and young people, in partnership with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and education services. Undertake specialist occupational therapy assessments of children with a range of needs...

About the Role Are you a qualified mental health practitioner or experienced wellbeing advisor passionate about enabling student success? We are currently seeking dedicated Mental Health Practitioners / Wellbeing Advisors specialising in mental health and specialist support to work across a range of prestigious Higher Education providers in and around London. In this role, you will work directly with university and college students who have mental health conditions, neurodivergent conditions, long-term health conditions, or physical disabilities. You will play a crucial part in removing barriers to learning, facilitating reasonable adjustments, and supporting students to reach their full academic potential. Key Responsibilities Needs Assessment & Support Planning: Conduct detailed assessments to identify student's disability-related needs and draft comprehensive support plans (e.g., Summary of Support Needs / Learning Support Plans). Advice & Guidance:...

Position: Occupational Therapist Contract Type: Full-time Permanent Work Start Date: 04/01/2027 Location: Maidstone, UK Salary: 45,000 per year Salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications. Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only) Email: (url removed) Contact Name: Jamie Robinson About the Role: Are you an Occupational Therapist ready to help build something from the ground up? Transparency Education is partnered with a new specialist school in Maidstone, supporting pupils across Key Stages 1 to 3, aged 5 to 14. As a founding Occupational Therapist, you will help shape a provision where therapy and education work together throughout the day. You will assess needs, embed programmes in classroom routines and advise teachers, helping pupils with SEMH needs grow in independence and confidence. Maidstone East station is just a two-minute walk away. If you want your expertise to shape a school from...

Make A Difference Everyday We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Kitchen Assistant to join the team! At Southleigh Community Hospital we support each service user's journey and ensure that it is underpinned by personalised care plans that incorporate evidence-based psychological interventions, robust risk assessment, occupational therapy, and social inclusion measures. What You'll be Doing Assist in the preparation and serving of meals Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment Help with inventory management and stock rotation Follow food safety and hygiene standards Support the Chef and kitchen staff as needed What You'll Need Proven experience as a Kitchen Assistant, preferably in a care home or similar setting Strong knowledge of dietary needs and restrictions Strong attention to detail and cleanliness Ability to work independently and as part of a team Great...

James' Place Newcastle, Suicide Prevention Therapist Job Title: Suicide Prevention Therapist Salary: £19,800 per annum (£33,000 FTE) Hours: 22.5 hours per week over 3 days - days to be negotiated Monday - Friday 09:30 to 17:30 Contract Type: Permanent Location: Newcastle Reports to : Senior Suicide Prevention Therapist THE CHARITY Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James' Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London, Newcastle and Birmingham. James' Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal...

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. This is a unique opportunity to work within a specialist employability and preparing for adulthood provision, supporting autistic young adults aged 18-25 to achieve their goals and aspirations. The successful candidate will support autistic young adults to develop the communication skills, confidence and independence needed to achieve meaningful outcomes in adulthood, including employment, community participation and independent living. Working within a specialist post-16 setting, the post holder will champion neurodiversity-affirming practice and collaborate with staff, families, employers and external professionals to ensure communication support is embedded across all aspects of learners' educational and employment journeys. The post holder will provide specialist assessment, intervention, consultation and training across the...

Hybrid - Occupational Therapist - Walsall Council Salary : 32.24 Per Hour Hours: 37 Hours Working Schedule : Monday to Friday Contract Length : 12 Months Location : Walsall, WS1 1TP Job Details All-Age OT Provision Scoping Lead Provision Scoping Lead Must Have Driving Licence and Basic DBS To lead a 12-month borough-wide review of Occupational Therapy provision across Walsall and develop evidence-based options and recommendations for a sustainable, integrated all-age Occupational Therapy model aligned to integrated neighbourhood working. You will build a comprehensive understanding of how Occupational Therapy is currently provided across Adult Social Care, Children's Services, health, education, SEND, housing, equipment and adaptations, and wider community and voluntary sector interfaces. The role will examine the whole OT pathway across the life course, including access and referral routes, demand and capacity, workforce, transitions, equipment and...

Mental Health Assistant - Oxford Full-Time 90- 110 per day ASAP or September 2026 Start Are you a Psychology graduate looking for meaningful experience working with children and young people? This Mental Health Assistant role in Oxford is the perfect opportunity for ambitious, down-to-earth individuals interested in Psychology, mental health, education, counselling, therapy, or SEN. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will support children with social, emotional and mental health needs, autism, ADHD, and behavioural challenges within a specialist educational setting. This full-time Mental Health Assistant position offers invaluable hands-on experience for anyone considering Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, or Social Work. You will work closely with experienced staff, learning therapeutic approaches, behaviour strategies, and emotional regulation techniques that will directly support your future career. The...

The starting salary for this role is 56,439 per annum, working 36 hours per week. Are you an experienced, registered Occupational Therapist with a high level of legal literacy? Are you passionate about professional development, education, and innovation in practice? Do you want to lead and shape key strategic projects that impact the future of occupational therapy and social work in the adult social care directorate at SCC? We are offering an exciting permanent opportunity to step into a pivotal role within the Adult Social Care Academy as a full-time Professional Development lead. You will report to Professional Development Manager and will be expected to have the ability to travel across SCC offices, using a hybrid model of working. The role will be expected to work from one of our offices at least twice a week and will be assigned to East Surrey Council after 1st April 2027. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5...

Job Summary South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 6 Children's Occupational Therapist to join its Children's Occupational Therapy Department, based at Sunderland Children's Centre and Palmer Community Hospital. The successful candidate will support children and young people with physical, learning and developmental difficulties to improve their health, wellbeing, functional independence and participation in everyday activities. You will deliver specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions to promote independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), encourage social inclusion and achieve positive outcomes for children and their families. You will work closely with children, young people, parents, carers and multidisciplinary professionals, including Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Mental Health Support Teams, Getting Help services and the 019 team, to provide a holistic and coordinated approach to care....

Learning Support Assistant Specialist SEND Provision Essential requirement: Must hold both an Adult DBS and a Child DBS, with both registered on the DBS Update Service. Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08 40 Education: Educated to university level is desirable. Job Overview Join our exceptional High Needs team! Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Would you like to work in a specialist setting where inclusion, independence and personal development are at the heart of everything we do? We are seeking skilled, enthusiastic, caring and ambitious Learning Support Assistants to join our highly regarded specialist SEND provision within a vibrant, inclusive and successful sixth form college. Our college supports young people aged through its mainstream provision, alongside a specialist provision for learners aged with complex needs. Across the college, we are committed...

The starting salary for this position is 43,633 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. We are hiring a new Occupational Therapist to join our fantastic Reablement Team, based in our East 2 Reablement Team covering Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell, Banstead & Mole Valley. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Team Surrey Reablement is an established...

Qualified Practitioner - Transitional Safeguarding (PACT Team, Adult Social Care) Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £44,253 - £50,909 Per Annum, Plus Benefits Location: Wokingham Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 25/10/2026 at 23:00 Reference: 713537 We have an excellent opportunity available for a Qualified Practitioner to join our Adult Social Care Team on a Full Time, Permanent Basis. This role focuses on transitional safeguarding and is part of our new People Achieving Change Together (PACT) team. The PACT Team will work alongside adults who may not feel able to engage with traditional services. This includes young people transitioning into adulthood, people experiencing complex or high-risk circumstances, those at risk of exploitation, and individuals whose hoarding is creating serious safety concerns. The team will hold a small caseload, allowing time to...

This role has a starting salary of 43,633 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our team, providing professional occupational therapy to children, young people and families living in Surrey. The post is based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate but is a community-based hybrid role which involves visiting children in their homes, working from home and using Surrey County Council offices as required. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro rata for part-time hours) plus bank holidays Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of...

A Social Worker is required for work within the Adults Transition Team in the vibrant city of Bristol. Excellent rates of pay up to 32ph. 3-month initial contract with possibility to extend. 37 hours per week. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. The Young Adults Transitions Service are a citywide team who can work with young people with additional needs from age 14-25 to support them to be as independent as possible as they reach adulthood. We complete Care Act assessments and support our young adults through occupational therapy support to maximize independent living. We may also complete support plans to support the commissioning of services to meet needs, and we will utilize other sources of non-commissioned support like charitable organizations and provide technology and equipment to maximize young people's independence. You will be Social Work England registered, ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK As an Eden Brown...

Learning Support Assistant - Specialist SEN School Location: Wigan Pay: 100- 120 per day, depending on experience Job Type: Full-Time Term-Time Only Start Date: Immediate Make a genuine difference to young people's lives! Are you a Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or Teaching Assistant passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential? This independent specialist SEN school in Wigan are searching for dedicated, compassionate and resilient Learning Support Assistants to join their team, supporting students aged 14-18 with SEND and additional needs . Join a highly personalised learning environment where every student's individual needs, strengths and aspirations shape their educational journey. The school supports Key Stage 4 and post-16 learners through its unique provision, combining education, wellbeing and tailored support to help students develop confidence, independence and...

Specialist School Wandsworth Full-Time SEN Teacher - Wandsworth MPS/UPS + SEN allowance Full-time Are you a teacher who believes that every pupil can learn when given the right environment and support? We are looking for an inspirational SEN Teacher to join a specialist setting in Wandsworth. The role would be particularly suited to teachers interested in working with pupils with complex learning, physical, communication and sensory needs. What makes this opportunity different? You won't simply be delivering a standard curriculum. You'll be developing learning around the individual pupil. Your teaching could incorporate: Communication programmes. Sensory learning. Practical mathematics. Functional literacy. Personal development. Independence and life skills. Creative learning. Community experiences. Wandsworth's specialist schools work with pupils with a wide range of needs, and local specialist therapy provision includes speech and...

SEN Tutor / SEND Learning Support Assistant This is far from a standard SEN tutoring role. Applicants with practical SEN experience are encouraged to apply, including those at an earlier stage of their SEN career who are keen to learn a distinctive, holistic multidisciplinary approach combining primitive reflex work, visual tracking, communication and real-world learning. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Special Educational Needs Tutor, SEND Tutor, SEN Teaching Assistant, SEN Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor, Academic Tutor, Private Tutor, Classroom Assistant Funded RBT qualification, specialist training, clinical supervision and course completion and loyalty bonuses are provided.   What’s On Offer: Funded RBT qualification, specialist training, regular clinical supervision and course completion and loyalty bonuses are provided.   SALARY: £25 to £32 per...

Support Services Team Leader - Norfolk Location: Yarmouth Road Salary: 14.21 per hour Hours: 35 Hours per week About us: Brainkind supports people with an acquired brain injury and complex needs such as cognitive, physical, and/or emotional difficulties, including physical and verbal aggression, impaired social functioning, and disinhibited behaviour. Our highly skilled team offer compassionate and specialised person-centred care, in a safe and modern environment. Our multidisciplinary team, led by psychiatrists and neuropsychologists, includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation support workers, nurses, speech and language therapists, social workers, and therapy assistants to deliver the very best in neurological care and rehabilitation. Working collaboratively with external professionals, we ensure a holistic approach to rehabilitation and outcomes, with the people we support actively involved in reviewing their progress....