Occupational Therapist
Company
Caron Group
Location
Rhayader
Employment Hours
Full Time
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£18 Per Hour
Job Requirements/Description
Occupational Therapist
£ 18.00/ hr
Permanent, Full Time
Rhayader, LD6
An exciting opening has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join one of our care homes and become part of the Caron Family. We strive to provide quality support and care to the individuals residing with us and as such are seeking an individual who shares our passion, energy and values. If you relish the prospect of making a difference in a rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
About you:
As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide occupational therapy within the care home managing a defined caseload, using evidence based, person centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in an environment as agreed by home management and regional team. _ Whilst the role will be based at our care home in Rhayader, flexibility will be required to assist with other homes within the region. _
About us:
Caron Group is a family of care homes across mid and south Wales. Our ethos is to provide quality care and to ensure that privacy, dignity and choice for our residents is at the core of everything we do. We are proud to be a business that has continuously grown over the past twenty two years and we firmly our best is still to come.
Our residents and their families are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to provide tailored care to the requirements of each of the individuals residing with us, celebrating their individuality and enhancing their quality of life.
At Caron Group, we believe our people are our most valuable asset and our success is attributed to our inspired and dedicated team members who share our passion for providing exemplary levels of care, embrace our vision and actively work to enable us to realise our ambitions. The group offers a friendly, supportive environment of teamwork, respect and integrity where everyone makes a valued contribution.
Responsibilities include
To undertake occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, assessing occupational performance of our residents, enabling the resident in areas of independence, productivity and leisure/wellbeing
Through co-production with residents develop occupational therapy goals as part of their care plan
Plan and implement individual and group interventions, in collaboration with the residents, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals
Monitor and evaluate the treatment plans in order to measure the progression and effectiveness of the care plan outcomes
Effective communication networks with residents and nursing team within the care home as well as developing those relationships with external health care professionals within the community
To participate as part of the in-house multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions and resident care planning
Support and educate residents and staff within the care home regarding aspects of occupation therapy including rehabilitation programs, ensuring families are kept informed of plans in place
Actively participate in formal and informal reporting including the documentation on the care homes care planning software
To contribute to the company clinical care department relating to clinical governance arrangements and quality assurance
To maintain understanding and knowledge of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and the provision the care home provides.
As directed by your line manager, to participate in clinical effectiveness and clinical audit procedures, interpreting the outcome and relate to the practice of occupational therapy as part of the quality assurance process
To carry out and assist the home in risk assessments to guide practice, resident safety and the safety of staff
Demonstrate and critically evaluate current research and apply this to your practice within the care home, ensuring the most current and best practice is in place
To maintain a professional portfolio to count towards CPD, recording learning outcomes through participation in internal and external development opportunities
To be involved in the planning, evaluation, clinical pathways and protocols within your care home / region
Using IT skills to produce reports and contribute to care planning using an electronic care planning software
To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance
_ this is not an exhaustive list _
Essential Requirements:
Diploma / Degree in occupation therapy
HCPC registered
Effective written and oral communication skills
Good personal organisation skills
Ability to travel within a geographical area
Able to work hours flexibly
Clinical practice in variety of general and specialist areas
Proficient in computer / IT skills
Ability to make independent, sound, clinical decisions and problem solve.
Ability to manage busy case load and prioritis
Ability to work autonomously using specialist knowledge, skills and initiative.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
Desirable:
Additional clinical or healthcare related experience
Knowledge of principles of clinical governance
Ability to speak Welsh
Agored assessor
Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Experience of working within a care home
Package:
A competitive rate
Training towards your professional development
. Employee Referral Programme
. Bluelight Discount Card (eligibility to apply)
. Auto-enrolment pension scheme
Mentoring / support with your development
Career progression throughout a range of departments within the company, both clinical and non-clinical roles
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £18.00 per hour
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
Rhayader, Powys: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
Are you able to work flexible hours?
Are you proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite?
Education:
Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
Clinical Practice in variety of general / specialist areas: 5 years (preferred)
Clinical / Healthcare related: 3 years (preferred)
Care Home sector: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy (required)
HCPC Registration (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
£ 18.00/ hr
Permanent, Full Time
Rhayader, LD6
An exciting opening has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join one of our care homes and become part of the Caron Family. We strive to provide quality support and care to the individuals residing with us and as such are seeking an individual who shares our passion, energy and values. If you relish the prospect of making a difference in a rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
About you:
As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide occupational therapy within the care home managing a defined caseload, using evidence based, person centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in an environment as agreed by home management and regional team. _ Whilst the role will be based at our care home in Rhayader, flexibility will be required to assist with other homes within the region. _
About us:
Caron Group is a family of care homes across mid and south Wales. Our ethos is to provide quality care and to ensure that privacy, dignity and choice for our residents is at the core of everything we do. We are proud to be a business that has continuously grown over the past twenty two years and we firmly our best is still to come.
Our residents and their families are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to provide tailored care to the requirements of each of the individuals residing with us, celebrating their individuality and enhancing their quality of life.
At Caron Group, we believe our people are our most valuable asset and our success is attributed to our inspired and dedicated team members who share our passion for providing exemplary levels of care, embrace our vision and actively work to enable us to realise our ambitions. The group offers a friendly, supportive environment of teamwork, respect and integrity where everyone makes a valued contribution.
Responsibilities include
To undertake occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, assessing occupational performance of our residents, enabling the resident in areas of independence, productivity and leisure/wellbeing
Through co-production with residents develop occupational therapy goals as part of their care plan
Plan and implement individual and group interventions, in collaboration with the residents, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals
Monitor and evaluate the treatment plans in order to measure the progression and effectiveness of the care plan outcomes
Effective communication networks with residents and nursing team within the care home as well as developing those relationships with external health care professionals within the community
To participate as part of the in-house multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions and resident care planning
Support and educate residents and staff within the care home regarding aspects of occupation therapy including rehabilitation programs, ensuring families are kept informed of plans in place
Actively participate in formal and informal reporting including the documentation on the care homes care planning software
To contribute to the company clinical care department relating to clinical governance arrangements and quality assurance
To maintain understanding and knowledge of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and the provision the care home provides.
As directed by your line manager, to participate in clinical effectiveness and clinical audit procedures, interpreting the outcome and relate to the practice of occupational therapy as part of the quality assurance process
To carry out and assist the home in risk assessments to guide practice, resident safety and the safety of staff
Demonstrate and critically evaluate current research and apply this to your practice within the care home, ensuring the most current and best practice is in place
To maintain a professional portfolio to count towards CPD, recording learning outcomes through participation in internal and external development opportunities
To be involved in the planning, evaluation, clinical pathways and protocols within your care home / region
Using IT skills to produce reports and contribute to care planning using an electronic care planning software
To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance
_ this is not an exhaustive list _
Essential Requirements:
Diploma / Degree in occupation therapy
HCPC registered
Effective written and oral communication skills
Good personal organisation skills
Ability to travel within a geographical area
Able to work hours flexibly
Clinical practice in variety of general and specialist areas
Proficient in computer / IT skills
Ability to make independent, sound, clinical decisions and problem solve.
Ability to manage busy case load and prioritis
Ability to work autonomously using specialist knowledge, skills and initiative.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
Desirable:
Additional clinical or healthcare related experience
Knowledge of principles of clinical governance
Ability to speak Welsh
Agored assessor
Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Experience of working within a care home
Package:
A competitive rate
Training towards your professional development
. Employee Referral Programme
. Bluelight Discount Card (eligibility to apply)
. Auto-enrolment pension scheme
Mentoring / support with your development
Career progression throughout a range of departments within the company, both clinical and non-clinical roles
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £18.00 per hour
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
Rhayader, Powys: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
Are you able to work flexible hours?
Are you proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite?
Education:
Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
Clinical Practice in variety of general / specialist areas: 5 years (preferred)
Clinical / Healthcare related: 3 years (preferred)
Care Home sector: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy (required)
HCPC Registration (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Company
Caron Group
Location
Rhayader
Employment Hours
Full Time
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£18 Per Hour