Occupational Therapist
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Job Summary
Overview
Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives offering support and respect in a safe environment treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
Our core values are Be open be compassionate and be bold and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives and grow as individuals.
A fantastic new opportunity has arisen to become anOccupational Therapistimproving choice and control for individuals who may be rough sleeping homeless or at risk of homelessness.
This role offers the opportunity to join a committed multi-disciplinary Rough Sleepers team in Coventry delivering thoughtful person-centred support that strengthens recovery and fosters genuine independence. You will provide autonomous specialist assessment and intervention for individuals with complex needs working in community settings that are socially and culturally attuned to each persons circumstances. The post also involves creating and delivering training for professionals and carers and supporting people both individually and in group environments such as Coping Skills and SMART Recovery meetings.
Where: Coventry
Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Full Time Salary: 34214.21- 36183.91 dependent on experience (Pro rata for part time)
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Responsibilities
About the Role:
Contribute to the creation of service pathways and tools.
Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessment treatment and management for clients with complex mental health needs.
Assess the impact of substance misuse on occupational performance and determine appropriate interventions.
Manage a caseload of individuals with complex and fluctuating needs.
Prioritise workload effectively and maintain professional time management.
Work collaboratively within the Rough Sleeper Team to provide high-quality individualised recovery-focused care.
Provide interventions in socially and culturally appropriate community settings to encourage participation in daily vocational social and leisure activities.
Build and maintain effective pathways with statutory and non-statutory agencies across health social care judicial and educational sectors.
Support delivery of consistent evidence-based practice aligned with national guidance and professional standards.
- Maintain and apply knowledge of evidence-based interventions offering education and advice where required.
About You:
Commitment to fostering positive relationships with colleagues patients and carers.
- Clear evidence of effective rapport-building and interpersonal skills.
Capacity to remain flexible adaptable and composed under pressure.
Ability to organise prioritise and manage a varied workload.
Degree or Masters qualification in Occupational Therapy recognised by the relevant professional body with current HCPC registration.
Ongoing commitment to continued professional development.
Relevant specialist experience such as in mental health trauma or substance misuse.
- Postgraduate training relevant to the roles requirements.
Strong knowledge of applicable legislation and policy.
Substantial post-registration practice experience including postgraduate development.
Awareness of and adherence to national clinical guidelines.
- Full driving licence as required for the role.
What We Offer:
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. Additionally youll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
- A dedicated Wellness hour each week access to a Wellness hub and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Participation in a contributory pension scheme.
- A wide range of benefits including discounts for shopping cinema holidays and more.
- A warm and supportive team environment.
- Extensive training career development and progression opportunities.
- Refer a Friend Scheme.
If this sounds like you and you wouldlike to begin your journey withChange Grow Livethen wewouldlove to talk to you.
Please reflect the attached Job Description and Person Specifications in your application.
Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas unfortunately we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here:Skilled Worker visa: Overview -
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
Closing Date
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
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
