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Recruiting - Play Leader (Term-Time) at New Struan School, Alloa

Here at BounceOT, we work at Scottish Autism's New Struan School on Tuesday and Thursday mornings between 9am-12pm. We have been providing inclusive activity sessions and rebound therapy since 2017! This...

31 March 2023 12:00 am

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If you are told not to access BounceOT - Parents & Carers

Update by Callum MacKinnon (Founder & Occupational Therapy Lead) I’m more than happy to be challenged on this topic - but I will not let anyone be denied access to support that would...

25 November 2022 12:00 am

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New Year, New Wheels!

BounceOT invest in purchasing a car as part of new business growth plans Our newest asset was dropped off recently by Cazoo We needed to buy this car to make sure that different staff working...

9 April 2023 12:00 am

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Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund - what we did to tackle social isolation & loneliness

The Scottish Government launched The Communities Mental Health and Well-being Fund for adults in October 2021. To date, the Fund has supported nearly 2,000 community projects delivering various activities...

14 May 2022 12:00 am

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'Bank' staff recruitment model adopted by bOunceT - Hiring Now!

bOunceT are recruiting a small 'bank' of Play Leader staff - apply now! Deadline - Monday 24th October 2022 @ 12pm This is an exciting time to join a motivated team, and well-established service,...

23 September 2022 12:00 am

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New health cash plan - for a happier & healthier team!

From September 2022, all staff employed at bOunceT will automatically be enrolled into a Level 1 healthcare plan with Westfield Health. The employee benefit was originally promoted through the...

2 September 2022 12:00 am

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2 new staff hired to support more families in Stirling!

I am very excited to be part of the amazing bOunceT family. At BounceOT (bOunceT) we recently recruited 2 part time staff as Play Leader's! This was part of the bank recruitment model that we blogged...

10 November 2022 12:00 am

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OT publishes article in popular journal PMLD Link - "Rebound Therapy: exercise and fun on a trampoline!"

PMLD LINK was established to make a difference to the lives of children and adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). Callum MacKinnon (Founder & Occupational Therapy...

4 January 2023 12:00 am

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1:1 OT Coaching - our pilot with 10 parents

The OT Coaching pilot was informed by the Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC) evidence base. OPC is an approach which focuses on ensuring families/parents are listened to and understood, in order...

24 July 2022 12:00 am

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BounceOT shortlisted to Young EDGE final - Scottish EDGE Round 20

BounceOT has been shortlisted to the final of Scottish EDGE's Round 20, in the Young EDGE category. Overall, such a positive business proposal, making a real difference to the clients that have...

4 October 2022 12:00 am

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Glasgow ASN school certify 11 staff as Play Leaders in rebound therapy - BounceOT

Bounce OT have recently facilitated a second round of training with Education staff from Ashton Secondary School in Glasgow. This brings the total number of Ashton's school staff who are certified...

9 April 2023 12:00 am

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Wheelie good fun! New bikes for staff as new employee benefit

Brian (Play Leader) with 1 of the 2 new bikes The Leadership Team at bOunceT have made a new employee benefit available to core staff working evenings and weekends - a brand new bike! This benefit...

29 September 2022 12:00 am

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What is rebound therapy & how can it help? An Occupational Therapist's opinion

“The activity on the trampoline not only stimulates the cardiovascular system, but also provides significant mental stimulation at the same time. It's fun for C - it's one of the few times I see him...

21 July 2022 12:00 am

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Social Media Assistant hired for 6-month work placement - Young Person's Guarantee

Following on from the success of the Kickstart Scheme - where we hosted 3 young people’s work placements, click here to read about it - bOunceT has been lucky enough to secure further funding from...

7 July 2022 12:00 am

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ASN Primary School certify 5 new staff as Play Leaders in rebound therapy - Stirling

BounceOT successfully facilitated a second round of rebound therapy training with Education staff at Castleview Primary School in Stirling. This brings the total number of Castleview’s staff...

7 August 2022 12:00 am

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