Occupational Therapist

Venus Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Supportive and inclusive work culture

On-site parking

Job summary

A health care provider in Greater London is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will provide expertise and interventions for individuals with autism and learning disabilities. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, collaborating with teams, and implementing therapeutic activities to enhance independence and quality of life for service users. This opportunity offers full-time, part-time, and flexible working arrangements in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years previous experience in a supported living or similar setting is advantageous.
• Compassionate and client-focused approach required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and implement interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for individualized treatment plans.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss individual progress.
• Implement therapeutic interventions to enhance independence.
• Design activities to improve social skills and community participation.
• Maintain effective communication with service users and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Client-focused approach

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

The role of Occupational Therapist is an exciting working within our multi-disciplinary team. The core purpose of the role is to provide expertise, advice and intervention for a varies occupational therapy caseload. This is an exciting opportunity for you to contribute to the well-being and development of our service user.

Job Overview:

The role requires the successful candidates to have experience of working with clients who have autism and learning disabilities in a social care or health care setting.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments using evidence based and patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions which provide our service users with the confidence, skills and coping strategies to support and foster independence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualised treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions address individual strengths, challenges, and goals and are delivered through effective application and communication
• Responds promptly to referrals undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss individual progress and adjust interventions as necessary.
• Implement a variety of therapeutic interventions to enhance functional independence and daily living skills.
• Design and facilitate activities to improve sensory integration, motor coordination, and social skills.
• Facilitate community integration activities to enhance social skills and community participation.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to create opportunities for individuals to engage in meaningful activities.
• Maintain effective communication links with service users, relatives, carers in order to incorporate therapy goals into home routines
• Provide training and support to service users, their families, and our support staff.
• Regularly assess and document service users’ progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic and coordinated care.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments and best practices in occupational therapy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration and eligibility to work as an Occupational Therapist in the UK.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and client-focused approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• 3+ years previous experience in a supported living or similar setting is advantageous.
• Employee assistance program
• Supportive and inclusive work culture

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Occupational Therapist: 2 years (preferred)