Occupational Therapist

Exemplar Health Care; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supervision

Peer support

Learning opportunities

Career prospects

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Edgewater care home in Wallasey. The role involves delivering senior OT assessments and interventions to maximise residents’ independence, within a supportive clinical team.

You must hold a BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy and be HCPC registered. This full-time/part-time position offers pro rata salary up to £34,875 per year and a range of rewards and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• To apply for this role you must have a BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registered.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the people we support, their loved ones and professionals to develop and deliver person-centred Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Collaborate closely with the Therapy Team (Physiotherapist, Therapy Assistant and Activities Coordinators).
• Be responsible for a clinical caseload.
• Carry out assessments.
• Maintain accurate records for people receiving occupational therapies.
• Promote choice, dignity and independence.

Skills

Best practice

Interventions range

Listening skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Humour and enthusiasm

Person-centred care

Education

BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Position:Occupational Therapist
Care home: Edgewater
Location: Wallasey, CH44 7HY
Contract type:Full time and Part time positions available
Rate:Up to £34,875 pro rata per annum

Are you a positive and encouraging people person who loves to see people making progress? Join us as our new Occupational Therapist at Edgewatercare home in Wallasey.

As an Occupational Therapist with us, you’ll support our residents with a high-quality occupational therapy service throughout their journey with us. You’ll play a key role in empowering them and maximising their independence.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference every day.

You’ll build relationships with the people you support, and see the progress they make through ongoing care, which is extremely rewarding.

About Exemplar Health Care

Edgewater is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.

We support adults living with complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities including Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease.

As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

About the role

Our Occupational Therapists provide specialist assessments, clinical diagnoses and interventions to help people overcome the challenges they face with completing everyday tasks and activities.

You’ll work as part of a wider Clinical Team to create person-centred care and rehabilitation plans that maintain and build people’s abilities, support them to achieve their goals and evaluate their outcomes.

No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

working alongside the people we support, their loved ones and professionals to develop and deliver person-centred occupational therapy interventions

collaboratingclosely with the Therapy Team (Physiotherapist, Therapy Assistant and Activities Coordinators)

being responsiblefor a clinical caseload

carrying out assessments

maintaining accurate records for people receiving occupational therapies

promoting choice, dignity and independence.

Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.

You’re also someone who has:

a thorough understanding of occupational therapy best practice

the ability to demonstrate an excellent range of occupational therapy interventionsand treatments

a kind and caringapproach

a sense of humourand fun

lots of enthusiasm to encourage and motivate others

creative thinking and sound organisational skills

great listening and communication skills.

You’ll put people at the heart of everything you do.

To apply for this role, you must have a BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy and be HCPC registered.

What we offer

We offer great rewards and perks including:

regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects

retail and lifestyle discounts

free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility.

Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

About Exemplar Health Care

Exemplar Health Care began as a healthcare consultancy and training firm. But we soon saw a gap in the sector: a lack of care homes for younger adults living with complex needs.

That insight shaped the mission we still live by today - to transform complex care and provide fulfilling opportunities for the people who need it most.

We’re now proud to have more than 60 care homes across England, providing nursing care for adults living with dementia, neuro-disabilities, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.

Whoever you are, and whatever experience you bring, there are lots of ways you can help us make every day better for the people we support.

The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.

Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.

Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.

Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.

From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.

From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Read about the various jobs available and what it’s like to work with us.

Edgewater is a short drive from the M53 and other major roads including the A60 and A617.

If you're travelling north on the M53, take the exit for A5139 towards All Docks.

Continue on the A5139 for 2 miles then turn left onto Oakdale Road.

Turn right onto Vernon Avenue, then right again onto B5144.

Take a slight left onto Wheatland Lane, then turn right onto Alfred Road.

Edgewater is on your left.

There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park.

Public transport to Edgewater

The home is a short walk from several bus stops.

Wheatland Lanebus stop (stop ID: meramdmp)which is accessed by buses 409 and 411.

Corbyn Streetbus stop (stop ID: meramdmt)which is accessed by buses 409 and 411.

There's also a train station in the local area.

Hamilton Square - 1.1miles away (27minute walk or 5 minute drive).