Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Underley Gardens School, Kirkby Lonsdale  5 hours per week, 8:30am, - 16:30pm Monday to Friday  Contract: Fixed Term, 52 weeks  In the role you would be expected to implement a holistic, therapeutic and dynamic approach to helping our pupils in their daily lives - ensuring they are safe, comfortable and their occupational and sensory needs supported throughout their day. Undertaking all aspects of Occupational Therapy clinical duties, you would be expected to carry out standardised and non-standardised assessments, bespoke interventions, and prepare relevant documentation - including writing reports and sensory profiles. In addition, you will provide information and training to staff, commissioners and other agencies as required. You would be working within our well-established and supportive multi-disciplinary therapy team to help create an environment where our pupils can flourish, learn and develop. The team includes Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and therapy assistants. Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Care and Options Autism. Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)  Experience of working with adults and/or children who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g. complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern) Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting Substantial and relevant post-qualification experience with children and young people.  Experience of lecturing/teaching/training Skills in the management of data are also important as the role includes collecting and analysing data to inform various pieces of service delivery, development and project work. Experience of supervision and training of staff.  We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression. Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: ~ Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions ~“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: ~ A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits ~100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad ~ Cycle to Work Schemes ~ Electric Car Purchase Scheme ~ Critical illness cover