Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist
Full time and Part time opportunities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Community Occupational Therapist to join our team supporting adult social care across the Staffordshire location - main areas include Tamworth, Lichfield, Cannock and south Staffordshire.
Nexxus Care's Community OT will work as part of a team to support adults within their own home an provide assistance our service user to remain as independent as possible.
Duties will include:
Conduct assessments to identify needs of the service user and develop personalised goals and detailed plans to work towards
Provide therapeutic interventions to improve the quality of individuals
Work closely with other healthcare professional and community resources to ensure comprehensive care is delivered
Educate clients, families and care givers on adaptive technology, equipment and assistive technology to promote safety and independence
Maintain accurate records and documentation
Ensure regulatory standards are met
Work closely with an established team - Operational lead, registered manager, care coordinator, senior support workers and support workers
About You
The desired candidate will have experience of working within community and residential setting. Knowledge of moving and handling people, specialist equipment and assistive technology is essential.
What we are looking for:
Masters degree in occupational therapy
Registration with HCPC - essential
Experience working within the community is essential, residential setting is desirable
Strong communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Work independently as part of a team
Commitment to provide person centred care with compassion and empathy
About Us
Nexxus care is a unique company, wholly owned by Staffordshire County Council that aim to deliver the highest quality of care across Staffordshire. We run our services around people and not tasks or processes. We deliver a wide range of services to vulnerable adults in the community.
Our reablement team are commissioned to deliver a reablement programme across the Staffordshire location where individuals are offered up to 6 weeks programme to regain independence.
We see reablement as a 'do with' service rather than 'do for'.
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Employment Type
Full-time
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
Company pension
Referral programme
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
occupational therepist: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
HCPC (required)
UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: INDOCC