Adoption East Midlands is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join its established Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). Since its launch in April 2023, the MDT has provided innovative, trauma-informed support to adopted children and their families, bringing together specialist expertise to improve outcomes and strengthen family relationships.
You will provide consultation and support to families, social workers and other professionals, contribute to therapeutic support planning, and deliver training across Adoption East Midlands and partner agencies. The role also includes supporting the MDT's Whole School Approach, contributing to multi-agency reflection groups, and helping to deliver the Parent and Child Sensory Group for families and their pre school age children.
About You
You will be passionate about supporting adopted children and families, with experience of trauma-informed practice and a strong understanding of sensory needs. We are looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, can think creatively, and is willing to travel across the D2N2 region as required.
We welcome applications from candidates of all ethnic backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Training and Support
We offer regular supervision, ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment. There is an expectation that the successful candidate, if not already equipped with specialist training in sensory attachment intervention (SAI), will train in BUSS (Building Underdeveloped Sensory Systems), and will be willing to commit to undertake BUSS Practicum training over the course of a number of years.
Working With Us
This is an opportunity to be part of a creative and highly supportive team that values collaboration, innovation and reflective practice. Adoption East Midlands has an active Global Majority Staff Support Group, and staff are also encouraged to engage with Nottinghamshire County Council's Black Workers Network.
Contract Information
This post is offered as a fixed-term contract for 12 months. While the MDT currently has short-term funding, we are very optimistic about securing longer-term funding in the future. We hope that the successful candidate will become a valued member of the team and wish to renew their contract period.
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