Occupational Therapist
We’re hiring
Occupational Therapist
Children’s Team - Linwood School
Closing date: 22 October 2026
Interviews: w/b 9 November 2026
Salary: AFC Band 6 Dependent upon experience
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 skilled, motivated and enthusiastic occupational therapist to join our multidisciplinary therapy team based at Linwood school. The post holder will be responsible for delivering high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions to students across all campuses, with a variety of developmental disorders and sensory challenges. You will work with the school team, other professionals, and families to reduce barriers to learning and to act as a source of information, support and advice.
You will have experience of working with children either in a special school or within paediatric occupational therapy setting. Additional qualifications within sensory integration would be an advantage. You must be a car driver and be prepared to undertake some travel between school campuses as part of your work.
The post will be supervised by the lead occupational therapist at Langside School. This post offers a great opportunity to work in an integrated team, developing services for children with physical and learning difficulties.
If you are a great communicator, passionate and committed to working in partnership with children, families, therapy, and teaching staff and to improve outcomes for children and we would love to hear from you.
In return you will join a skilled, friendly, supportive, and innovative team and an organisation with strong core values and a commitment to professional development, including in-service training and opportunities to gain further qualifications.
A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration are essential.
For an informal chat please contact Liz Stansfield, Occupational Therapist, Langside School, Tel. 01202 518635 or email liz.stansfield@langsideschool.org.uk
For full details on requirements and essential skills required for this role, check the job description linked above.
Commitment to safeguarding
Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults that we support 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 a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to the post commencing. The Charity is an equal opportunities employer.
Benefits and bonuses
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You’ll also get paid while you complete your training and as you proceed to any diplomas.
We provide long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years including bonuses, vouchers, and additional paid time off.
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