Recruitment
The Queensmill Trust
Are you interested in embracing neurodiversity affirming therapy approaches ? Would you like to join a passionate multi-disciplinary team of practitioners supporting autistic children and young people and their families ?
The Queensmill Trust is a newly formed specialist Multi-Academy Trust , with a focus on autism and related SENs . The trust governs two autism specialist schools , two resource bases linked to mainstream schools , a college and internship programme and a small specialist residential and short break facility .
At the Queensmill Trust we recognise that our staff members are our most valuable resource . We therefore invest time and money in a range of training and professional development opportunities . We also encourage and support staff to undertake research and develop specialisms in key areas of practice that interest them .
We are recruiting for a band 7 Occupational Therapist to join the team at Kensington Queensmill School , our brand new 80 place purpose-built autism specific special school in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea . Visit : www . kensingtonqueensmill . com / join-our-team for more details .
We are also recruiting for a band 5 / 6 Occupational Therapist to join the highly regarded Queensmill School Therapies team , based in Shepherds Bush . Visit : www . queensmillschool . com / join-our-team for more details .
Closing date : 28th February
Email Louise with any queries on : louise . ahern @ thequeensmilltrust . com
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Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist Radlett lodge School , ( Hertfordshire ) £ 34,000 to £ 40,000 pro rata ( dependent on experience ) and Inner Fringe £ 686 Monday – Friday ( 37 hours per week ) Term-Time , Permanent Will consider part time
Who we are : The National Autistic Society is the UK ’ s leading charity for autistic people . Since 1962 , we ’ ve been transforming lives , changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children .
We transform lives by providing support , guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK , as well as their three million family members and carers . Autistic people turn to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives , be it getting a diagnosis , going to school or finding work .
We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face . We also work closely with businesses , local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces , deliver better services and improve laws .
We have come a long way but it is not good enough . There is still so much to do to increase opportunities , reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum . With your help , we can make it happen .
What we can offer you :
• Pension scheme
• 9 weeks holiday ( pro-rata )
• Excellent induction , training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits ( cycle to work scheme , season ticket loan )
• Access to a 24-hour employee assistance programme
You will also be part of a trans-disciplinary team , including psychology and family liaison .
Who we are looking for :
• Recognised occupational therapy degree / diploma
• Health and Care Professionals Council registration
• Registered member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists Does this sound like you ? If the answer is yes ! Then we would like to hear from you .
Main job responsibilities :
• To provide a highly specialist clinical service to students across the school sites .
• Working as an integrated member of the transdisciplinary team .
• To be responsible for the assessment , treatment , implementation and documentation of occupational therapy interventions within a nominated caseload .
• To work collaboratively with all staff in order to ensure occupational therapy is integrated into curriculum planning and delivery .
• To be responsible for performance management of identified team members .
When providing a supporting statement , please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role . For more information about this job please contact pauline . armitage @ nas . org . uk
Closing date : 4 th March 2022 Interviews ( w / c ): TBC
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism .
For more details , contact David Agyei on 020 3141 4641
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment . Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks . We are an equal opportunities employer .
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