The closing date is 30 July 2026

Job summary
There is an established clinical therapy team at Novalis Trust, which consists of Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Social Workers, Drama Therapist and Psychotherapists. There are regular clinical and therapy team meetings to discuss, share and track progress within the individuals therapy and to document outcomes of therapeutic interventions. This post will provide opportunities to develop your professional skills whilst being supported through working in an established team of experienced therapists.

Main duties of the job
The role will involve providing integrated Occupational Therapy standardised and observation-based assessments and delivering interventions. This may include advising on specialist equipment, developing programmes to help rebuild lost skills and restore confidence, advising on domestic and workplace environmental alterations and coaching children in social skills and anxiety and behaviour management. In addition, a strong focus will be on implementing sensory regulation strategies working within a trauma informed and attachment focused model of approach.

There is a strong emphasis towards continuing professional development and regular opportunities for clinical supervision with experienced clinicians at the trust. The trust offers additional training within the areas of trauma informed care, family work, Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics and Sensory Integration Education Network Module 1. We offer a supportive working environment and put a significant emphasis on sharing good practice through effective team working.

Responsibilities:

• The role would include occupational therapy assessment, observation and creating therapeutic support plans and goals for the children and young people.
• Advising on specialist equipment needed to include domestic and workplace environmental alterations.
• Developing programmes to help rebuild lost skills and restore confidence.
• Opportunities to work alongside other therapists, to ensure the best outcome for the individual.

About us
We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to work as part of our well-established and friendly teams across Cotswold Chine School and William Morris School, following a trauma informed approach. This would include opportunities to support the children with achieving their therapy goals within areas such as sensory, physical, emotional literacy, emotional regulation and independent living skills. Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children and adults with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties and other learning needs.

Details
Date posted: 05 June 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: B0620-26-0000
Job locations: Cotswold Chine School, Box, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, GL6 9AG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Providing occupational therapy assessment and intervention for young people and residents as required
• Advising on specialist equipment
• Developing programmes to help rebuild lost skills and restore confidence
• Advising on domestic and workplace environmental alterations
• Coaching young people and residents in social skills, and anxiety and behaviour management
• Assisting and supporting the therapy provision throughout the Trust as required by the head of clinical services
• Writing up records and reports, and updating the database
• Providing information to assist completion of special reports
• Liaising as required with other professionals
• Attending complex needs meetings as required
• Attending meetings with the therapy department to discuss wider therapy issues as required
• Providing support and coaching to care staff regarding the therapeutic needs of students and residents.
• Managing a caseload, prioritising needs and completing administrative tasks
• To assist with the therapy provision within the trust through being flexible with working hours and location

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Occupational Therapy Degree

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 (opens in a new window).