Specialist Occupational Therapist

The Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Specialist Occupational Therapist.

Cambian New Elizabethan School is a day school that offers outstanding opportunities for boys and girls with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, communication difficulties, complex needs and challenging behaviour.

Main duties of the job

You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team including clinicians, care and Education staff. You will have opportunities to be part of the provision development and contribute to the improvement Occupational Therapy service.

Working autonomously, you will provide quality assessments, reports and needs led interventions for young people and work with the school staff to embed sensory strategies across the environment.

About us

Essential:

Experience working with ASD client group

CAMHS experience preferred

A degree or a post graduate diploma in Occupational Therapy

Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and RCOT

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16,800 to £16,800 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP45047E5B

Job locations

Hartlebury

DY11 7TE

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Specialist Occupational Therapist.

Cambian New Elizabethan School is a day school that offers outstanding opportunities for boys and girls with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, communication difficulties, complex needs and challenging behaviour.

Job Role This is Term time only

You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team including clinicians, care and Education staff. You will have opportunities to be part of the provision development and contribute to the improvement Occupational Therapy service.

Working autonomously, you will provide quality assessments, reports and needs led interventions for young people and work with the school staff to embed sensory strategies across the environment.

Previous experience in working with ASD and Learning disabilities with children & young people is required and formal qualifications in Sensory Integration is welcomed. Experience in providing supervision, staff consultation and training is required.

Taking a hands on approach it is essential that you will be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills. You must have excellent organisational and time management skills.

Candidate Profile We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward thinking Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team.

Essential:

Experience working with ASD client group CAMHS experience preferred A degree or a post graduate diploma in Occupational Therapy Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and RCOT

In return we offer:

Clinical Supervision Full support from a multidisciplinary team Developmental Opportunities Internal/external training on new initiatives

You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession.

Note:

Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.

All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Job responsibilities

The Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Specialist Occupational Therapist.

Cambian New Elizabethan School is a day school that offers outstanding opportunities for boys and girls with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, communication difficulties, complex needs and challenging behaviour.

Job Role This is Term time only

You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team including clinicians, care and Education staff. You will have opportunities to be part of the provision development and contribute to the improvement Occupational Therapy service.

Working autonomously, you will provide quality assessments, reports and needs led interventions for young people and work with the school staff to embed sensory strategies across the environment.

Previous experience in working with ASD and Learning disabilities with children & young people is required and formal qualifications in Sensory Integration is welcomed. Experience in providing supervision, staff consultation and training is required.

Taking a hands on approach it is essential that you will be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills. You must have excellent organisational and time management skills.

Candidate Profile We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward thinking Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team.

Essential:

Experience working with ASD client group CAMHS experience preferred A degree or a post graduate diploma in Occupational Therapy Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and RCOT

In return we offer:

Clinical Supervision Full support from a multidisciplinary team Developmental Opportunities Internal/external training on new initiatives

You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession.

Note:

Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.

All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

The Cambian Group

Address

Hartlebury

DY11 7TE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cambiangroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Cambian Group

Address

Hartlebury

DY11 7TE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cambiangroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

The Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Specialist Occupational Therapist.

Cambian New Elizabethan School is a day school that offers outstanding opportunities for boys and girls with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, communication difficulties, complex needs and challenging behaviour.

Job Role This is Term time only

You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team including clinicians, care and Education staff. You will have opportunities to be part of the provision development and contribute to the improvement Occupational Therapy service.

Working autonomously, you will provide quality assessments, reports and needs led interventions for young people and work with the school staff to embed sensory strategies across the environment.

Previous experience in working with ASD and Learning disabilities with children & young people is required and formal qualifications in Sensory Integration is welcomed. Experience in providing supervision, staff consultation and training is required.

Taking a hands on approach it is essential that you will be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills. You must have excellent organisational and time management skills.

Candidate Profile We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward thinking Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team.

Essential:

Experience working with ASD client group CAMHS experience preferred A degree or a post graduate diploma in Occupational Therapy Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and RCOT

In return we offer:

Clinical Supervision Full support from a multidisciplinary team Developmental Opportunities Internal/external training on new initiatives

You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession.

Note:

Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.

All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above