Occupational Therapy Assistant Basingstoke, England
Job description
Loddon is a both home and school to 30 children aged between 8-19, with severe learning difficulties and autism associated with complex restrictive behaviours. The school is open 24/7, 52 weeks of the year and provides the highest standard of care and education.
We are seeking an Assistant to work alongside the Occupation Therapist and Therapies team, where you will undertake delegated work to assist the team in providing therapy within the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the College of Occupational Therapists, and Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
Key duties (full job description will be sent out on application)
· Ability and willingness to work hands on with the children
· Promote and maintain and environment for the students consistent with the highest standards of education, care and wellbeing
· Observe and record students’ progress, feeding back key information and making suggestions for improvement
· Carry out daily activities using treatment strategies, with the support of OT
· Implement treatment plans and highlight any training needs
· Maintain and promote a positive attitude towards the students’ and their treatment programmes
· Demonstrate therapy techniques and motivate staff to use them accurately and consistently
· Participate in activities to support the students and staff
· Attend termly meetings and pre-reviews as required
Experience & Qualifications
· It is an essential part of the role to have experience working with children or young adults with complex needs, including Autism and/or learning disabilities.
· Qualifications are not essential for this post, however having an NV Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools would be desirable.
Benefits
· Full training programme for induction and CPD
· Training & development opportunities
· 35 days annual leave
· Free meals on shift
· On-site parking
· Generous staff referral scheme
· £1000 welcome bonus
Salary
The salary range for this position is between £19,419- £20,555 (dependent on experience and qualifications).
The Loddon Foundation Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare if children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £19,419.00-£20,555.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Shuttle service provided
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Basingstoke: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have the Right to Work in the UK as we cannot offer Sponsorship
Licence/Certification:
- HCPC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 29/09/2023
