Occupational Therapist – Derbyshire & Staffordshire
Amazing Things Are Happening at Bayleaf Care
Bayleaf Care is growing fast and growing with purpose.
We currently operate 6 high-quality children’s homes across Derbyshire and Staffordshire, alongside our education hubs and specialist provisions. We are now looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team.
This will initially be a part time role, 2-3 days per week, but with the opportunity to be a full-time role as we increase the number of children’s homes we open and increase the number of young people in our schools.
Start date 1st September 2026
Salary: £32,000 to £57,000 (calculated pro rata)
About Bayleaf Care
Bayleaf Care provides exceptional care for children and young people across the UK, especially those who have faced trauma. We use the PACE model, which creates a safe, caring environment to help children feel secure and build positive relationships.
Our approach starts with the key worker, who forms a strong, trusting bond with the child. This relationship is essential for the child’s development and continues throughout their care.
We offer personalized care, education, and treatment led by a team of trained professionals, helping children manage their emotions and behaviours in a safe, supportive environment.
There are currently 6 children’s homes open, 2 of these homes have their own school onsite. We are also in the process of opening 2 leaving care homes and 3 CQC registered adult homes so are all our young people can remain in our care by transitioning into these services. In September 2026 we are also opening 2 special schools, one will be an SEMH school and the other a learning disability school.
We are currently preparing to enter stage 3 of our growth plans, with another 6 properties already purchased and an additional school.
Each children’s home has their own permanent on-site therapist and a pool car.
Our vision is simple but powerful:
To support children and young people from childhood into adulthood, a genuine cradle-to-grave pathway of care.
This is not just a job, this is your chance to build a region, shape culture and influence change.
We don’t just open homes – We build communities of care.
What You’ll Be Doing
Delivering occupational therapy services across our children’s homes, education hubs, learning disability (P/MLD) school and SEMH school.
You will be working with multidisciplinary team consisting of play therapists, psychotherapists, cognitive behavioural therapists, head teachers, education directors, operational directors and children’s home managers.
The schools also have support from a pastoral team.
Who We’re Looking For
- A recognised and approved degree level qualification in Occupational Therapy.
- Up to date UK registrations with HCPC and RCOT
- A genuine passion for seeing best outcomes for young people in residential care or young people that have struggled to access the suitable education provisions they deserve.
- Experience of working within an education or residential setting
Learn more about Bayleaf and look at our children’s homes, education hubs and schools, please visit:
www.bayleafcare.co.uk
Pay: £32,000.00-£57,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Licence/Certification:
- driving licence and access to a car (required)
- • Up to date UK registrations with HCPC and RCOT (required)
Work Location: In person
