Job Description

Location

: Linwood School, Alma Rd, Bournemouth BH9 1AJ

Hours

: 13 hours per week ,

Term time only

8.30am-3.30pm

(30 minute unpaid break)

2 days per week :

either Tuesdays , Wednesdays or Thursdays - To be discussed at interview

Hourly Rate

: Band 3 - Entry rate 12.75 per hour ( please note this position is term time only and therefore pay will be pro rata)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Diverse Abilities Healthcare and Therapy team, who provide nursing and therapy support to children, young people and adults with physical and learning disabilities.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our skilled multidisciplinary therapy team based at Linwood school. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Occupational Therapists in delivering occupational therapy interventions to children with a variety of developmental disorders.

You will work closely with the school team to provide an excellent quality of care and will act as a source of information, support and advice.

Ideally you will have experience of working with children or will have worked as a therapy assistant within a therapy team.

You must be able to undertake travel to all school campuses as part of your work.

If you are a great communicator, passionate and committed to working in partnership with children, families, therapy and teaching staff to improve outcomes for children we would love to hear from you.

In return you will join a friendly, supportive and innovative team and an organisation with strong core values and a commitment to personal development, including in-service training.

For further details contact Liz Stansfield Occupational Therapy Department at Langside School. Liz.stansfield@langsideschool.org.uk or see website www.diverseabilities.org.uk

A Diverse Abilities application form must be completed by all applicants, please contact the HR team on 01202 718266 or download the form from the website.

Qualifications required:

Level 2 English and Maths (essential) NVQ 3 qualification or equivalent (desirable) Evidence of further education and training relevant to role (desirable)

Company Benefits

Comprehensive training package for your role Blue Light Card- Includes various discounts for restaurants/shops/activities Pension scheme Company Events Gym Membership discounts Long Service Awards Wellbeing programme Refer a friend Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post prior to commencement.

Please note: by submitting an application form you are agreeing to Diverse Abilities conducting a social media check- If you wish to know more about this check before applying please call 01202 718266 option 3*

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.75 per hour

Expected hours: 13 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bournemouth BH9 1AJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you require sponsorship ? ( Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time )
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person