Senior Occupational Therapist Hesley Group (9 month Fixed-Term)
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Job Summary
Are you an experienced Therapist looking for a new challenge to progress your career
If you would like to make a positive impact on peoples lives we would like to hear from you.
Do you have an interest or experience in working with people with autism and learning disabilities
We aim to offer the best possible person centred care and development opportunities for adults often with autism who have a learning disability and complex needs including behaviour which may challenge.
We are looking for a dedicated individual to join the company as a Senior Occupational Therapist within our residential provision. You will be a key part of the multi-disciplinary team within the service you will also be part of our Therapeutic Services team comprising of Behaviour Therapists Clinical Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists all working alongside our care colleagues.
TheTherapy team make a key contribution to our capacity to provide effective person-centred positive behaviour support. Our inclusive way of working has the people we support as a true partner in their care.
We recognise that each and every member of staff has an important role to play in the care of our people. It is with their dedication passion and hard work that we can deliver excellent care programmes that truly benefit the people we support.
You will provide a service to the individuals who live within the group to ensure that each persons occupational needs are met within a Positive Behavioural Support framework. You will work to support individuals within the service to develop skills to enable them to become more independent and able to live a lifestyle of their choosing.
About You
You will have an Occupational Therapy professional qualification and a current professional registration with HCPC. You will have knowledge of learning disability and/or autism and associated mental health difficulties. You will actively provide support and professional advice to other members of the team and all other stakeholders.
We are seeking a dynamic resilient and motivated individual who can demonstrate a commitment to an evolving service and delivering effective and evidenced-based service initiatives.
About Us
In return we offer our employees the following benefits:
- Excellent Clinical Supervision CPD and developmental opportunities for clinical and non-clinical duties
- 7 weeks holiday - pro rata
- Extensive CPD and training opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Blackhawk Scheme
- Access to various discounts at a range of different retailers
- Access to an employee assistance programme which includes a confidential counselling service and physiotherapy
- Free Parking
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Hesley Group are providers of specialist autism support, providing specialist autism education and autism care homes for people with complex care needs, behaviour that challenges and learning disabilities.
