Job Title Occupational Therapist - Band 6 Location : Staffordshire Salary: £27,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent About the role: 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.
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'.
Duties and Responsibilities: 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 Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Occupational Therapist, Occupational Health, Health Assessor, Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy, Physio Practitioner, Private Physiotherapist, Healthcare Assistant may also be considered.
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.
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'.
Duties and Responsibilities: 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 Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Occupational Therapist, Occupational Health, Health Assessor, Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy, Physio Practitioner, Private Physiotherapist, Healthcare Assistant may also be considered.
