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Senior Therapist Assessor - Occupational Therapist

We are excited to recruit a Senior Therapist Assessor within Occupation Therapy to provide high quality pre-entry therapy assessments for prospective learners with complex physical and learning needs.

Hereford, Mamhilad, Wales, Ullenwood, Worcester

Job details Role type

Term-Time Only, Part Time

Hours of work

38hrs weekly / 39 weeks per year

Location

Hereford, Mamhilad, Wales, Ullenwood, Worcester

Contract type

Permanent

Contract

Term-time only

27/06/2025

Interview date

TBC

National Star is excited to recruit a Senior Therapist Assessor within Occupation Therapy to provide high quality pre-entry therapy assessments for prospective learners with complex physical and learning needs, ensuring the holistic understanding of each learner's therapy needs prior to enrolment at National Star.

This role bridges assessment and therapy, offering potential students and families an expert clinical perspective during the admissions process. The post holder will not hold a traditional therapy caseload but will play a key role in shaping therapy provision recommendations through functional and subjective assessments. To ensure maintenance of clinical skills, there will be opportunities to be involved in direct therapy delivery to our young people.

The therapist will work collaboratively with the Assessments team and their respective disciplines therapy team (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech & Language Therapy) to contribute to the formulation of person centred recommendations for therapy input, equipment needs, and support strategies.

This is a this is a critical role within the organisation contributing to the success of student placements.

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National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,200 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, we've supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.

How we will reward you

It's motivating to feel valued at work. That's why all new staff will receive a 'Golden Hello' up to the value of £250 for full-time staff (pro-rata for part-time employees) upon successful completion of their probation.

Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme - theory and practical

Staff minibus from Cheltenham and Gloucester to our Ullenwood site Monday to Friday.

Award-winning training

Use of fitness suite and swimming pool and staff clubs.

Westfield medical cover

Life insurance cover

Employee helpline

Contributory pension scheme

Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card

Employee discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus much more

Senior Therapist Assessor - Occupational Therapist