Job summary
In line with our exciting plans for transformation and growth and the delivery of outstanding care for our children and young people, we are now looking to appoint Occupational Therapists, to work across a number of our Specialist Educational services.
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 with guidance and supervision from the Highly Specialist OT & Clinical Specialist Lead OT you will provide quality assessments; reports and needs led interventions for young people and work with the school staff to embed strategies across the environment.
About us
The Cambian Group, part of the CareTech family of companies, is one of the largest providers of specialist Education and Care services for children and young people in the UK, delivering across Special Education Schools and Colleges, Residential Care Homes and a Therapeutic Fostering Service. Our SEN Services are committed to improving the educational outcomes of all our children and young adults, providing support for children with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, severe learning disabilities, challenging behaviours and complex needs. We support our students from the age of 7 to the Transition Pathway, delivering specialist primary, secondary schools further education services.
Details
- Date posted: 09 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £36,169 to £36,169 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VP1B75B48B
- Job locations: Taunton, TA3 5PX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Who we are
The Cambian Group, part of the CareTech family of companies, is one of the largest providers of specialist Education and Care services for children and young people in the UK, delivering across Special Education Schools and Colleges, Residential Care Homes and a Therapeutic Fostering Service.
Our SEN Services are committed to improving the educational outcomes of all our children and young adults, providing support for children with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, severe learning disabilities, challenging behaviours and complex needs. We support our students from the age of 7 to the Transition Pathway, delivering specialist primary, secondary schools further education services.
Job Role
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 with guidance and supervision from the Highly Specialist OT & Clinical Specialist Lead OT you will provide quality assessments; reports and needs led interventions for young people and work with the school staff to embed strategies across the environment.
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.
We offer training and career progression opportunities that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations
Candidate Profile we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team.
Essential:
A degree or a post-graduate diploma in Occupational Therapy
Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and RCOT Experience working ASD and/or Learning disabilities with young people/adults
In return we offer:
Clinical Supervision- from a Highly Specialist OT 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.
Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.
All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
Cambian is an equal opportunities employer
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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