Job Introduction
Occupational Therapist – Inscape House School, Cheadle
Together we make a difference. We develop and learn, and we support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same:
To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support – they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them, and we work together for change.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a qualified and passionate Occupational Therapist to join the Therapy Team at Inscape House School in Cheadle, Cheshire — our specialist day school for children and young people aged 5 to 19 with autism and related social communication and sensory differences.
The Role
As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll assess needs and deliver therapy both directly and indirectly. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team, students, families, and staff to ensure every young person can thrive.
Location: Inscape House School, Cheadle, Stockport
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Term time (41 weeks per year)
Salary: £31,572 (already pro-rated), £34,653 FTE
Reporting to: Occupational Therapy Team Lead
Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and prioritise your own caseload, organising daily tasks effectively.
- Formulate and monitor evidence-based therapy programmes tailored to students' EHCPs.
- Deliver strategies in both verbal and written formats to support students holistically.
- Engage students in planning their own interventions to encourage independence and self-advocacy.
- Liaise with families, carers, and school staff to provide guidance and support.
- Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary and case review meetings.
- Support generalisation of skills across settings, including through home visits when required.
- Assist Occupational Therapy leads in developing team performance and training.
✅ What We’re Looking For
- Degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy.
- Registered with the HCPC and a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
- Experience working with young people with complex needs, learning disabilities and Autism Spectrum Conditions.
- Familiar with a range of occupational therapy assessments and approaches.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- Knowledge of safeguarding practices and how to support children with communication challenges.
Benefits
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit.
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home
❤️ Make a Difference
Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.
To learn more, please read the attached full job description.
