Work for us

SpecialEffect is an award-winning UK charity that exists to help people with severe physical challenges to get more out of life by giving them access to video games and technology. Known as The Gamers’ Charity, the games industry and gaming communities are at the heart of both our work and those who make that work possible – our invaluable supporters.

Join our dedicated team that’s putting inclusion and confidence back into the lives of people with severe physical disabilities.

Our current vacancies are:

Occupational Therapist

SpecialEffect is committed to valuing diversity and inclusion through seeking to embrace and celebrate the unique differences employees offer. We have a zero tolerance towards any form of discrimination against any person on any grounds, including all candidates that apply to our vacancies.

Occupational Therapist

Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Remuneration: Salary Band 5 (depending on experience: 2024 graduates welcome to apply)
Closing Date: SpecialEffect will review applications for this OT role as we receive them and this vacancy will remain open until we find the right candidate, so we encourage anyone interested in the role to apply as soon as possible to be considered for shortlisting.

SpecialEffect is an award-winning UK charity that exists to help severely physically disabled people to access video games and computer technology.

What you’ll be doing:
As part of our experienced Service Delivery Team, you will work primarily on our StarGaze project. This involves working alongside other Occupational Therapists and professionals, introducing alternative computer access and specialist software to people (of all ages) who are unable to use standard controls. The team carries out in-person visits to people in hospitals (often ICU), rehab centres and nursing/private homes across the UK, as well as providing remote support, where appropriate. There will also be opportunities to contribute to other SpecialEffect projects.

If you would like to speak to one of our OT’s to find out more, please contact recruitment@specialeffect.org.uk. There is also a news article on our website that highlights aspects of working for us as an OT.

What you’ll need:
With a BSc (Hons) or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, you will be confident and comfortable with technology and have a good knowledge of MS Office 365 products. Very importantly, you will have good communication skills as well as excellent attention to detail. The full person specification can be found in the Occupational Therapist job description.

How to apply:
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@specialeffect.org.uk. If you need further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please get in touch with us at recruitment@specialeffect.org.uk.

What we offer

Mental health and wellbeing support with onsite first aiders and quarterly wellbeing days
33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (prorated for part-time employees)
Oxford Living Wage Employer
Disability Confident Employer
Paid sick leave
Countryside office location with onsite parking
Access to charity discount schemes
Staff organised clubs and events
Training and Development opportunities

A note about opportunities at SpecialEffect

Please don’t send us requests for employment, an internship or work experience unless in response to a specific job which is advertised on this page. If and when the charity’s Trustees are looking to employ new staff, they will invite applications from people with a specific combination of skills, qualifications and experience to match a detailed job description.