Occupational Therapy Assistant (Temporary)
Reference:
DEC20243152 Expiry date:
21:00, Fri, 3rd Jan 2025 Location:
Mirfield Benefits:
Paid pre-employment training, Competitive Rate of Pay, Career Development Opportunities, Employee Discount scheme, Employee Assistance Programme The Role: Occupational Therapy Assistant (Interim) The Salary:
£22,356 / pa Hours:
37 hrs/week The Occupational Therapy Team is based at our main site in Mirfield, West Yorkshire as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team which includes Teachers, Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Nurses, Enrichment & Social Care colleagues. All our services are unique, being tailored to suit the needs of young people and adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities and physical disabilities, and our teams work hard to ensure that the standards of care and support are consistent and of high quality. This role includes supporting Occupational Therapists across a range of tasks to improve or maintain the independence and safety of children, young people & adults we support. You will have a pivotal role in delivering therapeutic interventions following an assessment by a therapist. This could include direct work with the child / young person / adult, being involved with training for residential and school staff or updating relevant documentation. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work across children & adult services and complement our professional and supportive team. You will be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team. You will receive support from the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist and a team of experienced & well-established colleagues. We have a genuine commitment to training and development and post holders are expected to develop themselves professionally in line with both current and future service needs and requirements. The successful candidate will have access to regular supervision and training and be encouraged to participate in a variety of development opportunities including providing support for students. In addition to our main site in Mirfield we also have a small number of homes in West & South Yorkshire which you will be required to visit occasionally therefore it is a requirement that the applicant holds a full driving licence and is a car driver. Benefits to working for Hollybank Trust: A competitive salary (based on experience) and great pension scheme. A fantastic, open, and supportive working environment. Pre-employment training to give you a great head start & a structured induction period. A wealth of opportunities to gain experience in a variety of skills. An employee rewards scheme with retail discounts and more. Free parking on site. Informal enquiries are encouraged, please contact Ammelia May (Occupational Therapist Clinical Lead) for more information. Closing date for applications is
Friday 3rd January 2025. PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if enough suitable applications are received. Hollybank Trust is committed to safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and full reference checks for the minimum of 7 years. We will therefore request and require references from all previous employers within Health & Social Care. Candidates will be required to pay for their own initial enhanced DBS check which will be fully reimbursed following successful completion of the 6-month probationary period. As an organisation we primarily communicate by email.
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Reference:
DEC20243152 Expiry date:
21:00, Fri, 3rd Jan 2025 Location:
Mirfield Benefits:
Paid pre-employment training, Competitive Rate of Pay, Career Development Opportunities, Employee Discount scheme, Employee Assistance Programme The Role: Occupational Therapy Assistant (Interim) The Salary:
£22,356 / pa Hours:
37 hrs/week The Occupational Therapy Team is based at our main site in Mirfield, West Yorkshire as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team which includes Teachers, Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Nurses, Enrichment & Social Care colleagues. All our services are unique, being tailored to suit the needs of young people and adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities and physical disabilities, and our teams work hard to ensure that the standards of care and support are consistent and of high quality. This role includes supporting Occupational Therapists across a range of tasks to improve or maintain the independence and safety of children, young people & adults we support. You will have a pivotal role in delivering therapeutic interventions following an assessment by a therapist. This could include direct work with the child / young person / adult, being involved with training for residential and school staff or updating relevant documentation. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work across children & adult services and complement our professional and supportive team. You will be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team. You will receive support from the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist and a team of experienced & well-established colleagues. We have a genuine commitment to training and development and post holders are expected to develop themselves professionally in line with both current and future service needs and requirements. The successful candidate will have access to regular supervision and training and be encouraged to participate in a variety of development opportunities including providing support for students. In addition to our main site in Mirfield we also have a small number of homes in West & South Yorkshire which you will be required to visit occasionally therefore it is a requirement that the applicant holds a full driving licence and is a car driver. Benefits to working for Hollybank Trust: A competitive salary (based on experience) and great pension scheme. A fantastic, open, and supportive working environment. Pre-employment training to give you a great head start & a structured induction period. A wealth of opportunities to gain experience in a variety of skills. An employee rewards scheme with retail discounts and more. Free parking on site. Informal enquiries are encouraged, please contact Ammelia May (Occupational Therapist Clinical Lead) for more information. Closing date for applications is
Friday 3rd January 2025. PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if enough suitable applications are received. Hollybank Trust is committed to safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and full reference checks for the minimum of 7 years. We will therefore request and require references from all previous employers within Health & Social Care. Candidates will be required to pay for their own initial enhanced DBS check which will be fully reimbursed following successful completion of the 6-month probationary period. As an organisation we primarily communicate by email.
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