Basic Job Overview
> Occupational Therapist<
> Manchester, Greater Manchester <
> Job Type: Full Time / Permanent <
> Salary: £45000 – £50000/annum <
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Job Summary
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist who loves helping children and young people thrive? At bMindful Psychology, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team that truly works together. You’ll support children and young people to build confidence, develop new skills, and take positive steps towards greater independence and community living.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake comprehensive assessments with children, including those with complex or multiple needs
* Using strong trauma informed clinical reasoning to support accurate diagnosis and intervention planning
* Formulate and deliver personalised Occupational Therapy programmes based on evidence-based practice
* Using a wide range of trauma informed therapeutic skills from cognitive assessments, patient education, therapy techniques and group interventions
* Communicating clearly and compassionately with families, carers, and professionals offering advice and guidance
* Managing a meaningful caseload while offering trauma informed specialist guidance to colleagues
* Maintaining high standards of trauma informed clinical care for children under your management and supporting team members to do the same •
* Working collaboratively with professionals across health, education, and social care
* Championing a multidisciplinary approach to care planning and service delivery that puts children at the heart of everything we do
Qualifications and Skills
* BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* Registration with the relevant professional body (e.g., HCPC)
* Membership with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
* Evidence of ongoing CPD
* Experience delivering specialist Occupational Therapy, ideally with children or young people
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* A positive, strengths-based approach to promoting independence and wellbeing
* The ability to create personalised, child centred therapy plans
* A commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and shared learning
What We Offer
You’ll be part of an award winning mental health service that puts compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence at the heart of everything we do. We care deeply about creating a warm, supportive workplace where you can grow professionally and feel proud of the difference you make.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
* Optimise Health Plan
* Company pension
* Onsite parking
* Employee assistance programme and wellbeing initiatives
* Employee referral scheme
* Paid travel expenses
* Indemnity Insurance reimbursement (Pro Rata)
* Blue Light Discount eligibility
