Occupational Therapist

Our Ingfield Manor provision caters for students aged 3-19 years with neurological motor impairment such as Cerebral Palsy and associated medical and sensory needs. Following the Conductive Education approach, Ingfield Manor School focuses on the holistic development of everyone, including their physical and communication skills.
Our Woodview provision is for secondary aged students with special educational needs including speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) and autistic spectrum conditions (ASC).
We require an enthusiastic and dynamic occupational therapist to work as part of a transdisciplinary team, contributing to the planning and delivery of a strategy promoting function and independence in our students, enabling and supporting their learning. Experience is desirable in one or more of the following areas: postural management / motor development /specialist seating, sensory development, hand splinting, working with individuals with a neurological impairment. Full clinical supervision, training and CPD opportunities are ongoing., To contribute to the planning and delivery of a strategy promoting function and independence in students, enabling and supporting their learning. Responsible for the day-to-day implementation of agreed occupational therapy aims and programmes that reflect the Conductive Education ethos of the school. Working as a member of a trans-disciplinary team, to convey occupational therapy skills and roles as part of a trans-disciplinary delivered curriculum., To be a member of a trans-disciplinary team working with a group of students, meeting all the students' needs.
- To implement group and individual programmes in collaboration with the other professionals being actively involved in associated planning and preparation with the trans-disciplinary team.
- To share expertise and knowledge within the team and with other professionals and agencies.
- To contribute to the development of the overall curriculum.
- Robust monitoring of any equipment provided.

- To ensure the learning environment is adequately resourced to:

- promote function and optimal participation, enabling children and young people to access the curriculum and environment.
- support the delivery of the curriculum to ensure pupil learning and progress. o maintain excellent standards of care and practice.
- To develop the role of Occupational Therapy within some of the following key areas: - Active learning, Self Care, assessing and planning of access routes to technology (switching, etc), assessment and implementation of seating solutions, assessment and advise about visuo-perceptual issues
- To ensure the physical environment is maintained to high standards of safety, hygiene, and presentation.
- To provide good standards of physical and emotional care.
- ensure health and safety of staff and students.
- monitoring, maintaining, and ensuring fit for purpose equipment and environmental adaptations.
- ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

- To write reports that reflect educational attainment in relation to individual occupational therapy needs and record progress notes in line with the settings record keeping standards.
- To contribute to risk assessments such as moving and handling and eating and drinking plans, in collaboration with the trans-disciplinary team.
- To contribute at Reviews and other relevant meetings and to liaise with parents/guardians and external services where necessary.
- To provide intimate care
- At all times to provide students with dignity, respect, and autonomy.
- To share professional knowledge and participate in the staff training and development of the learning programme.
- Any other duties as may be reasonably directed by the Principal.

This job description should not be seen as all encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the company.
The post holder will further Salutem's vision and comply with the policies and procedures of Salutem and the school. This job description will be kept under review to ensure that it remains up to date. The post holder will be consulted about any proposed changes.
Salutem Care and Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, in line with our stringent safer recruitment policy.
Successful candidates for all posts will undergo a minimum of 6 months' probation period.

Ingfield Manor School is a non-maintained special school and part of Salutem Care and Education who have services across England and Wales supporting adults and children in residential and educational Environments. At Ingfield Manor School, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy, active, and fulfilling life, regardless of their background or disability. The aim of our services is to provide a safe and stimulating environment that enables children and young people to flourish and grow.

Hours: 37.50 hours per week, Term Time Only (39 weeks)
Salary: £30,339 - £38,701 pa (FT 52wks £35,373 - £45,173)
Dependent on experience