Occupational Therapist PT - Linn Moor Campus Peterculter
Occupational Therapist PT - Linn Moor Campus Peterculter
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BE PART OF IT!
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join our team at Linn Moor if you are passionate about helping vulnerable young people thrive and flourish in a nurturing environment this could be the right opportunity for you.
Linn Moor Campus is a unique multigenerational approach to communitybased care for individuals with learning disabilities and other additional support needs in a residential setting. The campus itself is situated on beautiful grounds allowing our service users the freedom to enjoy the outdoors. With UK wide recognition for our pioneering work with people with autism our focus is on the development of meaningful life skills and personal fulfillment for the children and young adults we support. If successful you would be joining a large team of enthusiastic support workers with a wealth of experience from all different backgrounds.
We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist to provide qualified OT assessment evaluation & support within the Linn Moor Campus Peterculter. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in partnership with education staff care staff and other therapy services. This role will be working up to 16 hours per week and can be worked flexibly across the weekdays.
Salary: 20.83 p/h 37915.22 p.a. (Pro rata)
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- To provide occupational therapy assessment intervention & evaluation for those identified as needing such support.
- To develop & evaluate intervention strategies for individual students/adults who are referred for occupational therapy & who present difficulties with development in any of the following areas: selfhelp skills motor coordination social development and/or sensory processing especially where these affect participation and performance in classbased or carebased settings.
- To manage a caseload of individuals on the campus with identified occupational therapy needs maintaining sensitivity to the emotional & communicative needs of clients/carers especially when imparting complex information.
- To provide direct and indirect intervention for individual or small groups by clearly defining aims and/or objectives relating to the individuals occupational therapy needs.
- To demonstrate skills in motivating and engaging both individuals and parents/carers in the occupational therapy process.
- To liaise with parents/carers Education Health & Social Care staff as well as other multidisciplinary colleagues as appropriate. Such liaison will include the assessment & design of intervention techniques which are evidence based.
- To contribute appropriately to the school curriculum Individual Education Plans Individual Care Plans & Coordinated Support Plans as appropriate.
- To attend relevant multidisciplinary meetings providing relevant Occupational Therapy expertise.
- To demonstrate effective communication (verbal & written).
- To offer relevant training to staff other professionals students and parents/carers modifying training packages according to the needs of the training participants.
- To develop and maintain the skills and knowledge base commensurate with the delivery of specialist occupational therapy in child residential settings including uptodate knowledge of appropriate screening techniques assessments interventions and multidisciplinary working.
- To undertake any other tasks from time to time provided they are reasonable and within the postholders capabilities.
Qualifications/Training/Education:
- Degree/Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with SSSC
- Interested in working with individuals with complex additional support needs (e.g. autism learning difficulties etc.
Experience:
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Key Skills/Aptitudes:
- Ability to prioritise & manage a caseload
- Ability to communicate well verbally & in writing for a range of audiences
- Ability to maintain accurate & timeous records
- I.T. skills
- Problem solving
- Using initiative (esp in rel to task creation)
- Organisational Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills including active listening and empathy
- Motivated to keep uptodate with latest theories & developments through CPD
Personal Qualities:
- Approachable
- Flexible & a team player
- Ethical
- Organized
- Evidence of ability to manage challenging behaviour.
Other Job Requirements:
To comply with the registration and qualification requirements as laid down by Allied Professionals HPC and to strictly adhere to their Codes of Practice.
Ability to work in an environment with young people who demonstrate challenging behaviour.
Ability to respond effectively to challenging behaviour including through the use of Behavioural Support Strategies (BSS) following VSA standards and procedures (training will be provided).
Implementation of communication learning & relationship strategies such as Intensive Interaction TEACCH PECs Makaton etc.
If you think you have what it takes to be part of our fantastic team at Linn Moor please click Apply and start your career journey with VSA today.
Employment Type
Part-Time
