Occupational Therapist
26.5 - 44 hours per week / term time only
Temporary (Maternity)
Central Hereford
Every day, your work will matter.
You’ll empower young people with complex physical and learning difficulties, helping them develop skills, confidence, and independence. You’ll use your creativity and clinical expertise to design personalised therapy programmes that don’t just meet needs—they unlock potential.
Your Role Will Include:
*Designing and delivering safe, meaningful interventions that enhance wellbeing, skill development, and independence
*Working closely with students, families, and professionals to achieve life-changing outcomes
*Managing your own caseload with autonomy and accountability
*Keeping accurate, respectful records in line with professional standards
*Always putting the student at the heart of what you do
What You Bring:
*BSc in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration (and ideally, RCOT membership) - we can consider newly qualified graduates or those with some experience to build upon as you progress your career with us.
*Previous experience in paediatrics, neurology, acquired brain injury, wheelchairs and special seating, complex disability, profound and multiple learning disability or sensory integration would be of particular interest to us, but for new graduates we can help you develop your expertise in these areas
*A heart for learners with complex needs—and the resilience, skill and creativity to support them
*The ability to communicate with empathy and clarity across all levels working across multidisciplinary teams internally and externally
*A positive, proactive approach to collaboration, problem-solving and reflection
*Access to transport and the flexibility to occasionally travel to other campuses
Why National Star?
*Be part of a team that believes in people
*Thrive in a supportive, learning-rich environment where your growth matters
*Grow your career in a role where you can use your clinical excellence to make a real difference
*Join an organisation deeply committed to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion
This is a temporary term time only role 26.5 - 44 hrs per week 39 weeks per year. Salary quoted is full time equivalent - this will be adjusted according to the hours worked and will depend on your level of experience.
Pay: £32,719.00-£39,829.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free or subsidised travel
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hereford HR1 2SX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- HCPC registration (required)
- UK recognised Occupational Therapy degree (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
