Occupational Therapist

Essex Cares Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Generous annual leave

Induction and training

Career development opportunities

Annual salary reviews

Performance-related bonus

Pension (NEST)

Job summary

Essex Cares Limited is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the South regulated team of caring staff. The role involves travel across the community to deliver high quality occupational therapy, with a focus on improving independence and wellbeing for service users.

Applicants must have a recognised OT degree and HCPC registration, plus a driving licence and access to a vehicle. The post offers full-time hours, permanent contract, and a supportive development environment within a values-led

Qualifications

• Recognised Occupational Therapist degree required.
• Valid HCPC registration in good standing.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in a similar care setting.

Responsibilities

• Travel across the community to deliver care and services.
• Provide high quality occupational therapy interventions.
• Inspire, train and develop teams within the service.
• Collaborate with care staff to support independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Communication skills

Therapy skills

Care sector knowledge

Team leadership & training

Driving licence

Education

Occupational Therapist degree

HCPC registration

Job description

Location: Travel required across South Essex

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Contract:Permanent

ECL, are looking for an exceptional individual to join the South regulated team of Caring staff.

Educated to degree level and holding a qualification registered with the HCPC, you will have effective communication skills, proven Therapy skills and knowledge in the care sector coupled with the ability to inspire, train and develop teams.

This role requires travel around the community.

About You

To be considered asOccupational Therapist, youneed

• Recognised and relevant Occupational Therapist degree
• Valid and up to date HCPC registration
• Driving licence and access to vehicle
• Experience working within a similar setting

What we can offer you as Occupational Therapist:

• 55p paid per mile tax-free
• Up to 35 days annual leave a year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support
• Career development opportunities with access to paid for qualifications
• Annual salary reviews
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Uniform, PPE, parking permits and company smart phone provided
• Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for by ECL
• Company pension - Enhanced contributory NEST scheme - we contribute up to 6%
• Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield paid for by ECL
• Employee Loyalty Scheme with long service awards
• Employee referral program - earn £350 for referring a friend
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Mental health first aiders in every service
• Reimbursement of professional membership related to your role

ECL reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on application numbers.

About Us

At ECL, we offer care and support to thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England.We provide high quality social care services in Essex, London Borough of Havering, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and West Sussex aimed at wellbeing, prevention and increasing independence.

Our vision is to transform lives, empowering independence through care excellence for all. We're looking for talented individuals who share our values of caring, excellence, integrity and teamwork, and are driven to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassign, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace.

Please note that while ECL does hold a visa sponsor licence, we do not currently accept direct applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Instead, we work with a designated third-party provider to support sponsorship arrangements. Therefore, applicants who do not already have the right to work in the UK and/or require visa sponsorship to continue working in the UK cannot be considered for this role through direct application.