Occupational Therapist

TieTalent; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 10,367 - 12,671; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supervision

Peer support

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

A leading care provider based in Bishop Auckland is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their team part-time. The role includes developing personalized therapeutic interventions and working closely with a committed clinical team. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree in Occupational Therapy and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered.
• Able to demonstrate an excellent range of occupational therapy interventions.
• Creative thinking and sound organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver person-centred occupational therapy interventions.
• Collaborate with the Therapy Team.
• Maintain accurate records for clients.

Skills

Occupational therapy best practice

Occupational therapy interventions

Listening and communication skills

Enthusiasm to encourage others

Education

BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

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Position:Occupational Therapist

Care home:Laurel Place

Location:Gudmensen Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RG

Contract type:Part time - 16 hours

Rate:£11,519.17 per annum

Are you a positive and encouraging people person who loves to see people making progress? Join us as an Occupational Therapist at Laurel Place care home in Bishop Auckland.

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

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

About Exemplar Health Care

Laurel Place is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the countrys leading nursing care providers.

Laurel Place supports adults living with complex needs, such as acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities.

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.

Youll work as part of a wider Clinical Team to create person-centred care and rehabilitation plans that maintain and build peoples 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:

Responsibilities

• working alongside the people we support, their loved ones and professionals to develop and deliver person-centredoccupational therapy interventions
• collaborating closely with theTherapy Team(Physiotherapist, Therapy Assistant and Activities Coordinators)
• being responsible for aclinical caseload
• carrying outassessments
• maintaining accuraterecordsfor people receiving occupational therapies
• promoting choice,dignityand independence.

Download our job description to read more: https://brochures.exemplarhc.com/view/1030272167

About You

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

Youre also someone who has:

• a thorough understanding of occupational therapybest practice
• the ability to demonstrate an excellent range ofoccupational therapy interventionsand treatments
• akind and caringapproach
• a sense ofhumourand fun
• apositive,can-doattitude
• lots ofenthusiasmto encourage and motivate others
• creative thinking and soundorganisationalskills
• greatlisteningand communication skills.

Youll 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.

How to apply

Sound good? Wed love to hear from you. Click the button to APPLY NOW.

Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the post.