Occupational Therapist

Exemplar Health Care Group.; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,546 - 37,334; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supervision

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care Group. is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist in Preston. This role involves providing high-quality occupational therapy to empower residents at Ribble View and Wytham Lodge, focusing on maximizing their independence. Ideal candidates will be HCPC registered and possess a BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy. The position offers full-time hours, great perks, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist required.
• Thorough understanding of occupational therapy best practices.
• Kind and caring approach towards patients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver person-centred occupational therapy interventions.
• Collaborate with the Therapy Team and maintain clinical records.
• Promote choice, dignity, and independence for residents.

Skills

Occupational therapy interventions

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Empathy

Creative thinking

Education

BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Position: Occupational Therapist
Care home: Ribble View and Wytham Lodge
Location: Preston, PR1 4UD / Padiham Burnley, BB12 7DX
Contract type: Full time, 32 hours per week - Monday to Thursday OR Tuesday to Friday. 50/50 split between two of our care homes, Ribble View and Wytham Lodge.
Rate: £33,940 per annum
Care home CQC rating: Good

Are you a positive and encouraging people person who loves to see people making progress? Join us as our new Occupational Therapist at Ribble View and Wytham Lodge care homes in Preston and Padiham.

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

Ribble View 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, neuro‑disabilities and physical disabilities. The home is also registered to support adults with learning disabilities, where it’s a good fit.

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

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

being responsible for 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 interventions and treatments

kind and caring approach

a sense of humour and 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.

How to apply

Sound good? We’d love to hear from you.

For an informal chat about joining us, you can call our Nurse Talent Specialist Lisandra Ferreira at 07951 794 598 or alternatively email: [e-mail]

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.

What’s happening at Exemplar Health Care

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. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.