Occupational Therapist; Care Home

We are now looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team on a permanent basis.

• Full time or Part time - minimum of 24 hours a week, covering 3 days, 8 hours shifts.
• Undertake OT assessments and provide rehabilitation to residents discharged from hospital and the community, for further rehabilitation.
• Provide OT advice to residents, carers, family and multidisciplinary team members.
• Conduct off site access visits as necessary to identify equipment requirements and ensure safe discharge.
• Attend Multidisciplinary Team meetings to review our residents needs and plan discharge.
• Accurately maintain records and document in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in team meetings and in-service training.
• Provide training to care staff on assembly of equipment for residents.
• As part of a team within a Nursing Home, take interest in our residents throughout the home, as well as with the Intermediate Care Clients and assist in activities for residents providing exercise where appropriate.
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are monitored and any shortfalls identified and reported to the Home Manager.
• Have full knowledge of, and take responsibility, to ensure adherence to infection control policies and procedures at all times.

• BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
• HCPC Registration
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive, compassionate approach to care, Previous experience of working with the elderly is desirable but not essential as full training is provided.

Westgate House Care Centre, located in Ware, Hertfordshire, is part of a family-run, award-winning care home group. We support elderly residents with a range of nursing needs. While our home has 109 beds in total, it also features a dedicated 13-bed Intermediate Care Unit, complete with its own private rehabilitation gym., We are Westgate Healthcare, a family-run care provider delivering award-winning residential, nursing and dementia care across the South East of England.

With over 20 years of experience, we focus on creating safe, supportive and welcoming environments for older people. Our approach combines high clinical standards with genuine compassion, ensuring every resident receives personalised, dignified care

We want our people to feel valued, supported and rewarded.

As part of the Westgate Healthcare team, you'll have access to:

• Competitive pay rates, with enhanced rates for weekend working.
• Equal pay for young workers - colleagues under 25 are paid the same rate as staff aged 25+.
• Stream, helping you improve your financial wellbeing with early access to your wages and exclusive discounts at some of the UK's favourite retailers.
• Blue Light Card and access to a range of additional employee discount schemes, including Byond Prepayment Card, Extras Discounts and Cycle to Work.
• Employee referral scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral.
• Employee recognition schemes including Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards, alongside team-building and social events.
• Financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity.
• A comprehensive induction programme, combining online learning, in-person training, a specialist dementia immersive experience, and hands-on support within the home.
• Training and development opportunities, with opportunities to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.