Occupational Therapist

CARETECH ,
Hartwell, Northamptonshire
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £23,000 per annum

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join and award winning team working within the field of specialist brain injury rehabilitation. The Oakleaf Group currently caters for a male client base specialising in neurological conditions across various sites, with a total of 103 beds and have recently been awarded "Outstanding" status by CQC. Services provided include assessment, active rehabilitation, community rehabilitation and long stay/maintenance placements. The multi-disciplinary team consist of clinical and therapy staff which ensures rehabilitation packages are individualised to the needs of each resident. The successful candidate will work at the Cotswolds facility in Duston, Northampton. This service accommodates residents who are requiring a specialist environment to manage more complex health and nursing needs and are extremely proud to have been awarded the "Gold Standard" by the Gold Standards Framework in the delivery of End of Life and Palliative care to its residents and their families. The successful applicant will be part of a large, dynamic and supportive team that includes Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Psychology and Nursing. This opportunity will be perfect for an Occupational Therapist to develop their skills within a conscientious, hard working and supportive team, allowing creativity and autonomy within their work. Expectations The successful candidate should have a desire to develop their knowledge and skills in the field of brain injury rehabilitation. The role would ideally suit an Occupational Therapist who has experience of working with individuals with complex needs and experience of working with people with neurological conditions. The successful candidate will be confident when managing challenging behaviour, have manual handling experience and knowledge of mobility equipment. The post holder will be expected to manage a case load of clients with acquired brain injury and in conjunction with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, form a comprehensive assessment of needs and develop Occupational Therapy intervention plans. HCPC registration is essential. The successful applicant must be a car driver due to the community aspects of the role. Any offer of employment will be subject to the mandatory checking from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Benefits CPD - In-service and external training are available together with opportunities for the development of leadership skills £500 towards Continual Professional Development (within the first year of employment) Pension scheme Private Healthcare Scheme Regular supervision and support from a highly specialist Occupational Therapist Free meals when on shift Child care voucher scheme Annual company shares scheme Cycle to work scheme Discounted shopping scheme An informal visit is recommended prior to interview, giving you the opportunity to view the services and ask questions. Please download and print an application form from this site to apply for this post. About CareTech CareTech Community Services established in 1993 and has around 250 services with continuous growth with new developments/services. We are a national provider of support for people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health illness and neurological conditions. We support people to live as independently as possible within their own home and residential care. All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and all employees are checked against the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 CareTech are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader STRICKLY NO AGENCIES

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