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Compass Associates Ltd
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York, North Yorkshire
Occupational Therapist - Profound Learning Disabilities
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 Per year |
Overview
Occupational Therapist - Profound Learning Disabilities West Yorkshire £30,000 - £35,000 (negotiable DOE) Remit Compass Associates are proudly working with a well-established charity to headhunt for a full-time permanent Occupational Therapist. This role is based at the charity's main site in Mirfield which provides specialist long term/respite care and therapy for adults, children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). Most service users mobilise using wheelchairs/walking aids, are non-verbal and have multiple complex needs. In total, there are 10 residential homes: 7 on the main site (6 for adults and 1 for children/young adults) and 3 in the community. On the main site there is a specialist school and well-equipped therapy centre which has a hydrotherapy pool, spa/jacuzzi and rebound therapy room. Service users have access to assistive technology, sensory rooms, outdoor playgrounds, communal areas and SMART flat. This role is an excellent opportunity for a creative, innovative and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who has previous experience of working with a learning disabilities/PMLD client group. Although holding your own caseload, you would work within a wider therapy team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Assistive Technology Technicians and Therapy Assistants. Benefits: Excellent CPD opportunities Clinical supervision Company pension Comprehensive induction Employee discount scheme Employee assistance programme Staff wellbeing scheme 25 days a/l bank holidays Free parking Life insurance Commutable from: Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Barnsley, Holmfirth, Rochdale, Ripponden, Todmorden, Keighley, Guiseley, Skipton, Otley, Horsforth, Wetherby, Harrogate, Pontefract, Castleford, Hemsworth and surrounding towns. The Candidate The ideal candidate must have: A recognised degree in Occupational Therapist HCPC registration Experience in learning disabilities/PMLD UK driving licence and own car would be beneficial to visit the community homes Interview Process 2 stages: informal visit and formal interview. Contact details If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Lynette Robb directly on [ Click Apply]. Alternatively email an updated CV to [ Click Apply] Recommendations Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for each successful recommendation. Compass Associates, established in 2009, is an award-winning, UK specialist Health and Social Care Recruitment Consultancy providing tailored, high quality recruitment solutions for all permanent assignments.