- Full-time
- Salary equivalent to Band 5/6 (dependent on experience) pro rata
- Pay Scheme – NHS Agenda for Change
- Term-time only contract
- Reporting to Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
Doncaster Deaf Trust has been an established part of Doncaster for almost 200 years. We offer specialist education for children and young people with a range of communication needs, including Deafness, Neurodiversity and Learning Disabilities. We comprise of a nursery, school, children’s home, college, and adult services.
Our multi-disciplinary team (MDT) includes Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Audiology, Counselling, Nursing and a team of committed Teachers of the Deaf, Tutors and Support Staff who all work together to provide the best support for the children and young people in our care.
Our staff are offered excellent supervision and training opportunities, including BSL Qualifications up to at least Level 2.
Job Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with excellent interpersonal skills to join our growing specialist team, working across the Trust. The post holder will manage a caseload of children and young people with diverse communication needs and will work closely with other members of staff across the service to ensure effective joint working and shared goals.
The successful candidate will hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and be a registered member of the Health Care Profession’s Council (essential) and Royal College of Occupational Therapists (preferred). Experience in the areas of d/Deafness, neurodiversity, learning disability and education would be desirable, but not essential as training will be provided.
We can offer you:
- Contributory Pension
- Great CPD opportunities
- Free onsite parking
- Free use of onsite gym
- Discounted childcare at the onsite Little Learners Day Nursery
- Westfield Health Cash Plan including Doctorline - 24/7 access to a GP, Dental, Optical and Prescription claims and much more (funded by the employer)
Applying for the role
If you are interested in joining the Therapy team at Doncaster Deaf Trust, you would be welcome to contact the Therapy Manager to have an informal discussion, prior to submitting your application. Please contact Lauren Woodcock on 01302 386700.
Please submit your application and equal opportunities monitoring forms to recruitment@ddt-deaf.org.uk
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Closing date for applications: 17th November 2024
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Trust is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.