Hays Social Care
Adults Occupational Therapist
Job Location
Frimley, United Kingdom
Job Description
Your new company
We are currently working with a fantastic local authority, who are looking for dedicated Occupational Therapists on a full-time permanent basis. However, they would consider applicants who are looking for a part-time opportunity. This is an extremely supportive and friendly team that foster close working relationships with partners including Health and Hospital colleagues, as well as partners from the voluntary sector.
Your new role
You will work alongside a variety of clients who have differing and/or complex needs by using a strength-based approach. Clients may be elderly and frail, experience a learning disability, physical or sensory impairment, or have mental ill health. This diverse role will facilitate your development and equip you with a large range of skills to enable you to undertake frontline holistic occupational therapy practice within a social care setting. You will have the opportunity to put into practice assessments, such as the moving and handling risk assessments and intervention, with the aim of supporting and empowering our clients to live meaningful lives within the community.
You will work closely with your team members, as well as with other organisations and agencies, to provide an integrated service in order to support vulnerable adults and their carers in a community-based setting. This community-based role requires you to visit clients in their homes, as well as other settings such as residential care and nursing homes.
What you'll need to succeed
Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Experience of working within a social care, health or community focused multi-disciplinary setting
Ability to complete person centred and proportionate OT assessments
Familiarity with moving and handling equipment such as hoists and stand aids
Knowledge of medical conditions and the likely impact on the individual, carer and family
Knowledge of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care setting.What you'll get in return
26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service (pro-rata for part-time staff)
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resourcesWhat you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Alternatively, please send over an up to date CV
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Location: Frimley, GB
Posted Date: 10/17/2024
We are currently working with a fantastic local authority, who are looking for dedicated Occupational Therapists on a full-time permanent basis. However, they would consider applicants who are looking for a part-time opportunity. This is an extremely supportive and friendly team that foster close working relationships with partners including Health and Hospital colleagues, as well as partners from the voluntary sector.
Your new role
You will work alongside a variety of clients who have differing and/or complex needs by using a strength-based approach. Clients may be elderly and frail, experience a learning disability, physical or sensory impairment, or have mental ill health. This diverse role will facilitate your development and equip you with a large range of skills to enable you to undertake frontline holistic occupational therapy practice within a social care setting. You will have the opportunity to put into practice assessments, such as the moving and handling risk assessments and intervention, with the aim of supporting and empowering our clients to live meaningful lives within the community.
You will work closely with your team members, as well as with other organisations and agencies, to provide an integrated service in order to support vulnerable adults and their carers in a community-based setting. This community-based role requires you to visit clients in their homes, as well as other settings such as residential care and nursing homes.
What you'll need to succeed
Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Experience of working within a social care, health or community focused multi-disciplinary setting
Ability to complete person centred and proportionate OT assessments
Familiarity with moving and handling equipment such as hoists and stand aids
Knowledge of medical conditions and the likely impact on the individual, carer and family
Knowledge of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care setting.What you'll get in return
26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service (pro-rata for part-time staff)
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resourcesWhat you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Alternatively, please send over an up to date CV
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Location: Frimley, GB
Posted Date: 10/17/2024
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