Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist
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Position :
Occupational Therapist  Care home :
Ribble View and Wytham Lodge  Location :
Preston, PR1 4UD
/ Padiham Burnley, BB12 7DX
 Contract type :
Full time, 32 hours per week - Monday to Thursday OR Tuesday to Friday.  50/50 split between two of our care homes, Ribble View and Wytham Lodge.
Rate : £33,940 per annum  Care home CQC rating :
Good
Are you a positive and encouraging people person who loves to see people making progress? Join us as our new Occupational Therapist at Ribble View and Wytham Lodge care homes in Preston and Padiham.
As an Occupational Therapist with us, youll support our residents with a high-quality occupational therapy service throughout their journey with us. Youll play a key role in empowering them and maximising their independence.
This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference every day.
Youll build relationships with the people you support, and see the progress they make through ongoing care, which is extremely rewarding.
About Exemplar Health Care   Ribble View is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.
We support adults living with complex mental health needs, neuro-disabilities and physical disabilities. The home is also registered to support adults with learning disabilities, where its the right fit.
As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.
About the role   Our Occupational Therapists provide specialist assessments, clinical diagnoses and interventions to help people overcome the challenges they face with completing everyday tasks and activities.
Youll work as part of a wider Clinical Team to create person-centred care and rehabilitation plans that maintain and build peoples abilities, support them to achieve their goals and evaluate their outcomes.
No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
working alongside  the people we support, their loved ones and professionals to develop and deliver person-centred occupational therapy interventions
collaborating  closely with the Therapy Team (Physiotherapist, Therapy Assistant and Activities Coordinators)
being responsible  for a clinical caseload
carrying out  assessments
maintaining  accurate records for people receiving occupational therapies
promoting  choice, dignity and independence.
About you   Above all, youre someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
Youre also someone who has:
a thorough understanding of occupational therapy  best practice
the ability to demonstrate an excellent range of  occupational therapy interventions  and treatments
a  kind and caring  approach
a sense of  humour  and fun
a  positive ,  can-do  attitude
lots of  enthusiasm  to encourage and motivate others
creative thinking and sound  organisational  skills
great  listening  and communication skills.
Youll put people at the heart of everything you do.

To apply for this role, you must have a BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy and be HCPC registered.
What we offer   We offer great rewards and perks including:
regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
retail and lifestyle discounts
free DBS check
24/7 counselling and support
Blue Light Card eligibility.

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