Occupational Therapist

Tricuro; Spetisbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care service provider is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to provide services for clients ready to leave the hospital. The role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and supporting care staff in delivering personalized care. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, experience working with adults, and strong communication skills. This position offers a flexible 19-hour workweek and generous benefits including holiday allowance and occupational sick pay.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Allowance

Occupational Sick Pay

Career Progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Contributory Pension Scheme

Morebus Commuter Club

Blue Light discount eligibility

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy (Diploma or Degree).
• Registered with the HCPC as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience of working with adults.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding of adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy service for clients leaving the hospital.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to review therapy pathways.
• Support care staff to provide personalized care.
• Evaluate risks and manage care with clients and families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

ICT skills

Knowledge of Health and Social Care legislation

Education

Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy

Registration with the HCPC

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a part-time Occupational Therapist to join our team.

Coastal Lodge is a 36 bedded unit, which provides short term rehabilitation and reablement care and support on their journey back home.

Your main responsibilities:

• Providing a therapist service for clients who are ready to leave hospital.
• Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including Social Workers to review clients’ therapy pathways, goals and discharge plans.
• Supporting care staff within Coastal Lodge to provide personalised care around the client’s therapy goals.
• Providing expert advice to Tricuro’s services including complex moving and handling, provision of advice and guidance about equipment, minor adaptations and targeted assistance.
• Evaluating risks and working with clients, their families/carers and others involved in their care to manage risk.

The successful candidate should have:

• Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy (Diploma or Degree).
• Registered with the HCPC as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience of working with adults.
• Experience of multi-professional working.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Competent and up to date ICT skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Social Care legislation.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the safeguarding of adults.
• Valid UK driving licence and use of own vehicle.

Part-time – 19 hours per week (flexible)

Who we are:

We provide high quality care and support to older people; people with physical and learning disabilities; people with mental health needs; dementia; carers and clients’ families. This extends to respite care for families and carers.

We operate services across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, ranging from Residential Homes, Day Services, Supported Living sites and Reablement Home Care.

What we offer:

• Generous Holiday Allowance: 31 days (pro-rata for part-time) excluding statutory bank holidays, rising to 34 with length of service.
• Occupational Sick Pay: We offer an enhanced occupational sick pay scheme from your very first day with us, ensuring you’re cared for when you need it most.
• Career Progression: excellent opportunities to develop and learn.
• Employee Assistance Programme: We offer a confidential, free of charge, support network. This service offers a 24/7 helpline and vital wellbeing services to support you whilst at work.
• Company Contributory Pension Scheme: we contribute 3%
• Morebus Commuter Club: offering exclusive discounts on bus fares.
• Blue Light discount eligibility (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)