Occupational Therapy Assessor
Job details
Salary
FTE £39 576.32 - £45830.41 depending on experience
Role type
52 Week
Hours of work
Part time 35 / 52 weeks (0.94 FTE)
Location
Ullenwood
Location status
On Site Ullenwood and travel to Mamhilad / other sites as required
Contract type
Permanent
Interview date
TBC
Closing date
26/10/2025
About the role
National Star is excited to recruit a Senior Therapist Assessor within Occupational 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. You will be working across a number of our college sites including Ullenwood, Worcester, Mamhilad and Hereford.
About us
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.
Staff benefits
Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme – theory and practical
Free employee minibus service from central Gloucester and central Cheltenham to Ullenwood, Monday to Friday (subject to availability)
Award-winning training
Free use of National Star facilities at Ullenwood, including a heated indoor swimming pool and fitness suite
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
Last reviewed on 08/10/2025