Occupational Therapist (Band 5)

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Job description

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (BAND 5)

£26,476 - £29,361 per annum

PERMANENT - FULL TIME

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist, looking for a new opportunity within one of Hertfordshire's largest care and education providers?

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, organised and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join their busy and friendly therapy team.

You will independently assess, develop and implement individual rehabilitation programmes for individuals with learning disabilities and/or behavioural related needs. You'll use investigative and analytical skills, to formulate an individualised management and treatment programme based on advanced clinical reasoning and evidence based practice. Working closely with the team you'll take a holistic approach to their residents and learners whilst always promoting their health and well-being which is at the heart of what you do.

Their Health Agency is committed to providing high quality, holistic person-centred therapy and support enabling people to maximise their potential. They also work in partnership with GP's, Psychiatrists, and lead Neurologists from both Great Ormond Street and the National Hospital for Epilepsy.

About You

You'll be a positive person who possess excellent professional skills, has a broad knowledge of Occupational Therapy in a range of clinical settings along with the knowledge of assessment tools and a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a recognised Occupational Therapy degree, who is HCPC registered, to embark on a rewarding and fulfilling career within an organisation that does inspirational work.

About Our Client

Our client is situated in 60 acres of Hertfordshire countryside between Harlow and Bishop's Stortford. They support people with Epilepsy and other complex needs in their Children's Homes, School, College, Residential Homes with Nursing and Day Centre.

Benefits

In addition to excellent staff training, employees are also rewarded with various other benefits offered as part of your employment:

Competitive salaries
Generous holiday entitlement
20% uplift on your salary for working overtime on a Saturday & Sunday for allocated roles
Fully paid for DBS
Life assurance (2x annual salary)
Opportunity to pursue recognised qualifications of your own
Free on-site parking
High street retail/leisure discounts
Discounted gym membership
Recommend a friend payment of £1000! (T&Cs apply)
Confidential employee assistance programme
Contributory pension scheme
Comprehensive development plans designed for you
On-site accommodation for £200 per month
Subsidised staff transport service from Bishops Stortford, Harlow, Sawbridgeworth, Hertford and Ware

How can you find out more?

To apply, please submit a CV and application form via their website.

All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check. Please note they are not on a public transport route. Salary is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience.

We reserve the right to close this advert if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the deadline.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant(s) will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Our client is proud to be recognised as an Investor in People and to hold Disability Confident status. They are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from across the community.