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Regional Occupational Therapist
Compass Schools —Leicester
- £19,392 - £27,368 a year
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Experience working with children
- Case management
Regional Speech and Language Therapist
Compass Schools —Leicester
- £19,392 - £27,368 a year
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Experience working with children
- Case management

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Regional Occupational Therapist

Compass Schools -
Leicester

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time
£19,392 - £27,368 a year

Qualifications

Care record keeping
Clinical record keeping
Special education
Experience working with individuals with autism
Case note recording
Case record updates
Client progress monitoring
Occupational therapy
Master's degree
Experience working with children
Collaboration with schools and educational staff
Case management
Organisational skills
Paediatrics
Treatment planning
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Child safeguarding
Communication skills
Multi-agency care coordination
Progress tracking

Full job description

About The Role

About Us:

We are a network of independent specialist educational schools dedicated to supporting children with diverse learning needs. Our inclusive environment empowers each child to reach their full potential. As part of a new nationwide initiative, we are recruiting multiple OTs and SALTs to be join us to create this exciting new team.

We’re looking for a passionate Regional Occupational Therapist to support students across various school locations as we roll out this exciting new concept.

various schools in the south region

Coastal Park

Pine Tree Park

CCS Hampshire and Tull park

Job Overview:

As a Regional Occupational Therapist you will play a pivotal role in assessing, planning, and delivering occupational therapy services for students with diverse needs in a group of independent special schools. You will work closely with the Regional SENDCo, Regional Speech and Language Therapist, educational team, families, and external professionals to promote student success, independence, and well-being. This role is term time only and 20 hours per week, with flexibility in the days worked and involves occasional travel across the designated region to provide therapy and consultation services at each school. You'll visit around 5 schools every 6 weeks, with the rest of the time working from home. Travel contributions are provided.

Key Responsibilities:

Assessment and Evaluation:
Conduct comprehensive assessments of students' physical, sensory, and cognitive abilities to identify therapeutic needs, including fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living skills.
Therapeutic Interventions:
Develop and implement individualized therapy plans based on assessment results, incorporating strategies to improve students' functional abilities in the classroom, at home, and in the community.
Collaboration:
Work closely with the Regional SENDCo and OT Champions in schools, teachers, special education staff, school leadership, and other professionals (speech therapists, psychologists, social workers) to develop integrated support plans for students.
Progress Monitoring:
Track and document student progress toward therapy goals and adjust treatment plans as necessary. Provide regular updates to school teams and parents.
Parent and Caregiver Support:
Provide guidance and training to parents and caregivers, offering practical strategies to support their child’s development at home.
Schoolwide Training:
Offer in-service training for staff on topics related to sensory integration, classroom adaptations, and other occupational therapy practices to enhance the learning environment.
Case Management:
Maintain thorough and accurate records of assessments, progress, and communications with families and school teams, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
An understanding and recognition that children’s safeguarding is paramount, and to report concerns appropriately to the senior member of the school you are working in (Headteacher, Regional Director of Education, along with the Regional SENDCo), in line with safeguarding policy.

Travel & Flexibility:
Primarily working from home, with travel between schools within the region. Flexibility is required for school visits due to varying schedules.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:
Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
Licensure:
Valid and current state licensure or certification as an Occupational Therapist.
Experience:
- Previous experience working with children, particularly in special education settings, is highly preferred.
- Experience in providing therapy for students with various disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), physical disabilities, and sensory processing disorders.
- Experience in a multi-disciplinary team environment is an asset.
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of pediatric occupational therapy practices, including sensory integration and assistive technology.
- Ability to develop individualized therapy plans and goals for diverse students.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with staff, families, and external partners.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a caseload across multiple school sites.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices.

Professional Standards for All Compass Employees:

Always act with professionalism.
Maintain and role model high standards in attendance, presentation, attitude, behaviour, conduct and punctuality.
Never use inappropriate, discriminatory, or offensive language in any work environment.
Always treat children and others with dignity and respect.
Not undermine fundamental values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs to our own individual beliefs
The Values Awards

At Compass, our strength comes from the values we live by every day – Integrity, Care and Courage. These aren’t just words that we put on our website or on a poster; they’re visible in the actions you take to support children, families and each other, often in ways that go unseen.

That’s why we are launching the Compass Values Awards, to spotlight actions that embody Integrity, Care or Courage across all parts of our community.

Read on to learn about how it works, what a nomination in each category looks like, and which teams fall within each service.

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