- Salary:
- £31766.97-£38669.87 FTE
- Role type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Term-Time Only
- Hours:
- up to 43 hours / 39 weeks + CPD
- Contract type:
- Permanent
- Contract:
- Term-time only
- Location:
- Hereford, Worcester
- Closing Date:
- 13/07/2025
- Job Details:
Occupational Therapist
Term time only - Monday to Friday
Based : Hereford and 1 day a week Central Worcester
At National Star, we don’t just work—we transform lives.
We’re looking for compassionate, dedicated Occupational Therapists to become a vital part of our vibrant multi-disciplinary team. This is more than a job. It’s a calling for those who believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live life to their fullest potential.
Every day, your work will matter.
You’ll empower young people with complex physical and learning difficulties, helping them develop skills, confidence, and independence. You’ll use your creativity and clinical expertise to design personalised therapy programmes that don’t just meet needs—they unlock potential.
Your Role Will Include:
- Designing and delivering safe, meaningful interventions that enhance wellbeing, skill development, and independence
- Working closely with students, families, and professionals to achieve life-changing outcomes
- Managing your own caseload with autonomy and accountability
- Keeping accurate, respectful records in line with professional standards
- Always putting the student at the heart of what you do
What You Bring:
- BSc in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration (and ideally, RCOT membership) - we can consider newly qualified graduates or those with some experience to build upon as you progress your career with us.
- Previous experience in paediatrics, neurology, acquired brain injury, wheelchairs and special seating, complex disability, profound and multiple learning disability or sensory integration would be of particular interest to us, but for new graduates we can help you develop your expertise in these areas
- A heart for learners with complex needs—and the resilience, skill and creativity to support them
- The ability to communicate with empathy and clarity across all levels working across multidisciplinary teams internally and externally
- A positive, proactive approach to collaboration, problem-solving and reflection
- Access to transport and the flexibility to occasionally travel to other campuses
Why National Star?
- Be part of a team that believes in people
- Thrive in a supportive, learning-rich environment where your growth matters
- Grow your career in a role where you can use your clinical excellence to make a real difference
- Join an organisation deeply committed to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion
To find out more about National Star please visit our website as below or call our recruitment team on 01242 504300
Occupational Therapy at National Star
How to apply
At National Star, we know the value of a diverse workforce, and welcome applications from all areas of the community. This includes those with disabilities, and we are a proud Disability Confident employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities. In 2018 National Star received an 'Outstanding' from Ofsted.
Please note that all applicants will be expected to undertake a DBS Disclosure, and undergo the necessary employer checks. The level of disclosure to be applied for will be dependent on your job role and will be discussed with you during the recruitment process but is usually an enhanced level. Where appropriate, the adult and child barred lists will be checked and we will not employ anyone who appears on either of those registers.
We prefer people to submit an online application as this helps support the charity in saving money. Alternatively please send your cv to recruitment@nationalstar.org or call our recruitment department 01242 504300 for further information or an application form. If you have a disability and need to apply using an alternative format, or if you have any technical problems with our recruitment system please let us know.
All future correspondence with you will be via email (application acknowledgement, invitation to interview etc). Please check your email regularly.
