Job summary
Iris Care Group is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the multidisciplinary team at Beechwood College

Beechwood College is a specialist further education setting supporting young people aged 17 to 25 with autism, learning disabilities and associated complex needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about enabling young people to achieve greater independence, wellbeing and participation in education and everyday life.

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide a safe, effective and person-centred Occupational Therapy service. You will work across the college's education and residential environments, ensuring that therapeutic strategies are practical, meaningful and embedded into students' everyday routines.

At Iris Care Group, you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical experience within a specialist environment while working alongside experienced professionals who share a commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred support. You will benefit from clinical supervision, continuing professional development and opportunities to develop your skills and experience, while making a genuine difference to the young people we support.

Interested? If you are a motivated Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity where your expertise can help young people achieve greater independence and fulfil their potential, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing an allocated Occupational Therapy caseload, with appropriate clinical support and supervision.
• Completing holistic, occupation-focused assessments of students' strengths, abilities and needs.
• Supporting students with daily living skills, sensory needs, emotional regulation, meaningful routines and community participation.
• Planning, delivering and evaluating individual and group Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Recommending appropriate equipment, environmental adaptations and practical strategies.
• Contributing to EHCPs, ILPs, multidisciplinary assessments and formal student reviews.
• Working collaboratively with education, residential and clinical colleagues, as well as families and external professionals.
• Providing advice, guidance and training to staff to ensure Occupational Therapy recommendations are effectively implemented.
• Maintaining high-quality clinical documentation and working in accordance with professional, safeguarding and clinical governance standards.

About us
You will need:

• A Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience working with individuals with autism and/or learning disabilities.
• The ability to assess, plan and deliver person-centred Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary working skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, consent, mental capacity and relevant professional frameworks.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.
• A full, clean driving licence.

Experience within a specialist education setting and membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) would be advantageous.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,557 to £39,631 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: E0148-26-0028
Job locations: Beechwood College, Beechwood House, Hayes Road, Sully, PENARTH, South Glamorgan, CF64 5SE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Manage an allocated Occupational Therapy caseload, with support and supervision appropriate to experience and competency.
• Undertake holistic, occupation-focused assessment of students' functional abilities, strengths and needs.
• Assess how autism, learning disability, sensory processing differences, physical needs, emotional regulation and the environment affect occupational performance and participation.
• Use appropriate standardised and non-standardised assessments alongside clinical observation and information from students, families and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the identification and delivery of Occupational Therapy outcomes arising from students' Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and multidisciplinary assessment.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate individual and group Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Recommend appropriate equipment, environmental adaptations and strategies within the post holder's level of competence.
• Use appropriate outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness of Occupational Therapy intervention.
• Work collaboratively across the education and residential environments to ensure Occupational Therapy recommendations are practical and embedded into students' everyday routines.
• Identify and manage clinical risks associated with Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention.
• Complete appropriate risk assessments for Occupational Therapy interventions and community activities.
• Work within safeguarding policies and procedures and escalate concerns promptly.

Person Specification
Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered to practice by HCPC.
• Experience of specified client group (autism and/or learning disabilities)
• Experience of MDT working and liaising and negotiating with a range of professionals and understanding of importance of collaborative working

Desirable

• Experience within specialist education
• Membership of Professional Body (RCOT)
• Full, clean driving Licence

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

Employer details
Employer name: Iris Care Group
Employer's website: https://www.iriscaregroup.co.uk/
For questions about the job, contact: Ceri Ashdown, ceri.ashdown@iriscaregroup.co.uk

Closing date: 25 November 2026

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