A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Band 5 Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional assisted living service based in the Birmingham, West Midlands area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

This is a high dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC**

As an Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:

• Complete the occupational therapy process with direct or indirect supervision

• Assume professional accountability and responsibility for a specific aspect of service delivery

• Implement practices that promote service users’ and carers’ rights and participation, in line with their choices, and support others to do so

• Hold a caseload and manage designated workload, identify priorities, manage time and resources effectively under supervision of a more senior Occupational Therapist

• Complete all necessary clinical documentation in accordance with the company and professional standards

• Be a source of professional advice relating to Occupational Therapy, to provide advice to individuals in our care, to carers and colleagues as appropriate

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Knowledge of the area of specialism; clinical skills in assessment and intervention

• Ability to organise time effectively, use own initiative and to work under pressure

• Clear understanding of Occupational therapy and occupational science

• Understanding of Adult and social learning theories

• Build therapeutic relationships with complex client group, staff, carers and relevant others

• Previous work experience within this specialism

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £28,000 pro rata. This exciting position is a fixed term contract (maternity cover) working from 16-24 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Free parking

• Free meals for staff on duty

• Relocation package available  

• Group pension plan helping you save for your future

• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)

• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice + much more

Reference ID: 6491

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [email protected]