Occupational Therapist

Coventry – Term Time Only - 37 weeks defined by the College

£12.41 – 13.77 per hour plus holiday pay

Fixed Term Contract until 24^th June 2022

Commencement on 23^rd August 2021

7 hours per week, Working day can be flexible

We’re looking for outstanding individuals to join us and be a part of our success story. Hereward is an exciting and innovative College with a reputation for high-quality provision that is responsive to the needs of our students. Based in Coventry, we specialise in providing excellent education and support to students with diverse and complex needs. Our staff are committed to enabling students to fulfil their ambitions.

We are looking for a caring and self-motivated Occupational Therapist to join our committed Therapy Team.  The desirable candidate will have prior experience in a learning disabilities or neurological setting.  Your responsibilities will include assessing students aged 16+ and providing programs and supporting interventions to increase independence and participation in activities of daily living.

You must have the ability to develop positive working relationships with individuals at all levels (internal and external) to promote the college and experience of working in a flexible and responsive team. The role will also include working in co-operation with other disciplines in the College, external agencies and family to promote awareness of the role of Occupational Therapist. Highly developed communication and written skills will be required to deliver a Therapy service that meets the needs of individuals with physical, sensory and / or cognitive disabilities. Responsibility for own continuing professional development will be required.

You should have a Diploma, BSc Occupational Therapy Degree or State Registered Therapy Degree and be a Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapists.

Completed application forms and the diversity monitoring form should be downloaded from our website and received via email to vacancies@hereward.ac.uk no later than 12 noon on the 25^th May 2021.

To read more or apply, go to our website:

http://www.hereward.ac.uk/index.php/college/careers

Interviews will be held on the 27^th May 2021 (Please note the College reserves the right to change this date)

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete Enhanced DBS disclosure and provide referee details. Start dates will be conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory DBS check and references.

Whilst all applications are judged on merit alone, we would welcome applications from ethnic minority candidates as this section of the community is currently under-represented in our workforce. The College Is committed to supporting employees who experience mental health difficulties and is proud to display the Mindful Employer logo.