Job description
For a full application pack, including a full job description with person specification please visit: https://www.landmarks.ac.uk/vacancies/
Landmarks is an independent specialist day college for young people with learning disabilities and difficulties. The college offers a wide range of programmes that are tailored to each individual’s needs.
Landmarks operates from several sites across; Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, with our main site located in Eckington, S21 4EF.
Landmarks has several satellite provisions in Rotherham, Nottingham city Centre and a “real-life” hospitality and catering facilitate in Rainworth, Mansfield. These environments enable us to provide a range of personal and vocational training opportunities including:
· Art
· Animal Care and Horticulture
· Cookery
· Digital Media
· Duke of Edinburgh
· Employability skills
· Functional Skills
· Game Based Studies
· Hospitality and Catering
· Life in Modern Britain
· Music
· Performing Arts
· Personal and Social Development
· Sports
Our staff are required to work on a range of different sites, including; all college campuses, employer’s premises or communities local to your learners’ home - therefore willingness to travel is essential. There may be a requirement to transport learners in your own car, insurance implications are reimbursed. Mileage and expenses are provided for travel during the working day.
Job Purpose:
Our Occupational Therapist (Band 5) will play a key role in supporting the diverse needs of learners within Landmarks Specialist College. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the occupational therapist will provide integrated support that enables learners to achieve greater independence, participation, and engagement, so that they can be prepared for adulthood.
Main Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include, but are not restricted to:
· To contribute to initial assessment processes, to determine what support needs may be required for a learner's programme.
· To prioritise integrated approaches, embedding occupational therapy strategies within curriculum delivery.
· To deliver targeted direct intervention (1:1 or small group) where directed, ensuring it complements classroom-based support.
· To monitor, evaluate, and adapt interventions based on learner progress and meaningful outcomes.
· To contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), including writing reports and attending annual reviews.
· To maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records in line with professional standards.
· To work collaboratively with tutors to support the planning of inclusive, accessible sessions.
· To support tutors and support staff to embed functional and independence-based targets within teaching and learning activities.
· To coach and model strategies within the classroom (e.g. sensory regulation, task adaptation, environmental adjustments) and support staff to develop confidence in using them.
· To support the development and delivery of training for staff on occupational therapy approaches, with guidance from the Integrated Therapy Manager.
· To contribute to the development of resources and environments that promote independence, engagement, and participation.
· To work collaboratively with tutors, learning support staff, speech and language therapists, learner services, positive behaviour leads, and other professionals within the college.
· To support a whole-college approach to independence, participation, and regulation.
· To liaise with families/carers to support generalisation of strategies beyond the college setting.
General Assumptions and Duties relating to this role.
Application of the principle of equality and fairness for everyone within the college community.
· To adhere to HCPC and RCOT professional standards and codes of conduct.
· To participate in regular supervision and appraisal.
· To engage in continuing professional development (CPD).
· To work within safeguarding policies and procedures.
· To manage and prioritise a defined caseload under supervision.
· To maintain therapy resources and contribute to service development initiatives.
· To collect and report outcome data as required.
This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities.
In return we will offer:
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (Westfield Health):Confidential emotional, financial and practical support whenever you need it.
- Education Support Helpline:Free, specialist wellbeing support for all teaching and education staff.
- Access to Trained Mental Health First Aiders: On-site support from staff trained to listen, signpost and offer immediate reassurance.
- Comprehensive Westfield Health Package (level 2): Includes a health cash plan, virtual GP appointments, counselling options, discounted shopping and services, and a wide range of wellbeing resources.
- Annual Flu Vaccination Voucher: Supporting your health and reducing winter illness.
- Access to Additional Discount Schemes: Including the Blue Light Card and other optional staff savings programmes.
- Health & Wellbeing Services: Occupational Health support where necessary.
- Generous Annual Leave Entitlement: Up to 35 days, dependant on length of service.
- Long Service Recognition: Celebrating and rewarding your commitment to the organisation.
- Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies: Increased occupational maternity and paternity pay (subject to eligibility).
- Occupational Sick Pay: Enhanced sick pay that increases with length of service.
- Professional Development & Career Progression: A wide range of CPD, training courses and structured development pathways (role-dependent).
- Life Cover: Financial protection providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Standard Life Pension Scheme: Supporting your long-term financial wellbeing.
- Free On-Site Parking.
Pay: £32,073.00-£39,043.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
