Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as an Occupational Therapist!

Are you ready to take your occupational therapy career to the next level? At OFG, we offer you the chance to grow and develop while working in a friendly, multidisciplinary team within a rewarding educational setting. Imagine being part of a community that values your contributions and supports your professional journey!

Do you want to engage in exciting research projects, participate in special interest groups, and connect with a wider network of occupational therapists? If flexibility and creativity in delivering specialist OT assessments and interventions sound appealing, then we want to hear from you!

Plus, we’re proud to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth consecutive year. At OFG, we believe in fostering a better work-life balance for our employees.

Job Details

• Job Title: Occupational Therapist
• Location: Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, Lancashire, BB4 6RX
• Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE, DOE
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
• Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

About the Role

As an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist at Belmont Secondary School, you will play a vital role in implementing a holistic, therapeutic, and dynamic approach to support our students in their daily lives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting standardised and non-standardised assessments
• Designing bespoke interventions tailored to individual needs
• Preparing relevant documentation, including reports and sensory profiles
• Providing training and information to staff, commissioners, and other agencies

You will collaborate with our well-established multi-disciplinary therapy team, which includes Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, and therapy assistants, to create an environment where students can flourish and develop.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student is unique, and education should be personalized around them. For over 20 years, we have been dedicated to understanding how tailored education can improve outcomes. Our approach combines educational and clinical expertise with research, innovation, and high standards to help every student achieve their potential.

Essential Criteria

• Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
• Registered with the HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT
• Awareness of Sensory Integration or Sensory Regulation approaches
• Experience working with children and/or adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism
• Ability to collaborate with key partners
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

What’s in it for You?

Join a driven service that’s on the rise, supported by a team of like-minded individuals eager to learn from you. This is your chance to enrich lives and make a positive impact while enjoying autonomy in your role.

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where your voice is heard, and your contributions are valued. Our benefits include:

• Life Assurance and Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay (subject to probation)
• A market-leading benefits package through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista
• Discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes and Electric Car Purchase Scheme

At Outcomes First Group, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. All successful applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

rawtenstall

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English