Occupational Therapist

Job description

At Witherslack Group, we believe in celebrating every small victory. Our clinicians find fulfillment in making even the tiniest positive changes in the lives of our young people. Join us in this rewarding journey!

This exciting role is based at Chilworth House Upper School, covering maternity leave until October 2027. Located in Wheatley on the outskirts of Oxford, our independent specialist day school provides high-quality education for boys and girls with complex educational needs, communication difficulties, and challenging behaviors.

As a vital part of our multi-disciplinary clinical team, you will support educational and residential colleagues in creating therapeutic living and learning environments. Your expertise will guide individualized interventions based on clinical assessments, helping our young people thrive.

Our Occupational Therapists work collaboratively across our schools and children’s homes, ensuring that therapeutic support is woven into every aspect of education and care. You will provide consultation, workshops, training, and guidance to our dedicated teams.

We recognize your hard work and commitment, and we reward you with one of the best salary and benefits packages in the sector. Here’s what you can expect:

• Training: Comprehensive induction and on-the-job training.
• Holiday: Enjoy full school holidays, including bank holidays.
• Clinical Development: Access to a leading program for professional growth.
• Flexible Benefits: Tailor your benefits, including life insurance options.
• Wellbeing: A range of wellbeing tools and employee assistance.
• Medical Cover: Claim back costs for appointments like opticians or dentists.
• Beautiful Working Environments: Work in facilities designed for success.
• Recommend a Friend: Earn a £1,000 bonus for every successful referral.

Our young people come from diverse backgrounds, and we believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC.
• Has experience delivering therapeutic interventions for children and young people with complex needs.
• Can support teams to create clinically informed living and learning environments.
• Is a confident, engaging, and effective model, guide, leader, and trainer.
• Is highly organized and ready to take the initiative.
• Is committed to achieving the best outcomes for young people.

This is a fantastic opportunity to change lives and positively impact the future of our young people. You will receive support, resources, and a platform to excel, along with supervision and access to a 220+ strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues.

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is at our core. We’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and truly belongs.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we embrace individuality and champion diversity, especially in neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives and the unique strengths each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognized as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices accessible. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll support you every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we enhance our ability to support the children, young people, and families we serve, ensuring every team member can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

wheatley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

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