Description

Occupational Therapist – SECURE STAIRS, Oakhill STC Join a developing service dedicated to improving the well-being and psychological functioning of young people (12–18) with an offending history at Oakhill STC. As part of a joint Health/secure estate partnership, you'll deliver specialist OT interventions within the trauma-informed SECURE STAIRS framework, supporting young people transitioning into secure settings. The role: Hold a caseload of service users with complex health and social care needs, leading on assessment, formulation of risk and treatment needs, and delivery of both 1:1 and group therapeutic interventions. Work as part of the MDT, providing specialist assessments, supervision, and leadership. What we're looking for: * HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist * Sensory integration trained (e.g. Ayres SI) * Experience in neurodevelopmental/specialist diagnostic assessment with children and young people * Strong knowledge of DSM-5 criteria, autism/ADHD assessment tools, and differential diagnosis * ADOS-2/ADI-R training desirable * Experience in a hospital, community, or prison setting an advantage * Excellent report writing, communication, and MDT teamworking skills 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