Responsibilities
- To select and apply occupational therapy assessments for a caseload of people with complex needs which address occupational performance and skill deficits, and enables the service user in areas of self-care, productivity, leisure and recovery.
- To promote evidence-based practice in occupational therapy.
- To establish effective communication networks with service users, carers, other health workers and agencies, and to demonstrate skills in communicating complex, sensitive and contentious information to service users and carers/families.
- To contribute to the induction and training of students and other staff within the service.
- To provide specialist advice and support to OT colleagues in other clinical areas.
Qualifications & Requirements
- You should be caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, and be flexible and reliable.
- You must have a degree or a postgraduate diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- Be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Experience in working with mental health needs.
- Must be a driver and have access to own transport.
- Be a strong team player.
- Have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.
- We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.
About the Service – All Hallows, Suffolk
All Hallows is a Neurological Rehabilitation Centre that provides specialist residential rehabilitation for individuals aged 18 and over with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). We also support a small number of individuals diagnosed with other complex neurological conditions, such as Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and Guillain‑Barré Syndrome (GBS). Located in the quiet village of Ditchingham, on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, All Hallows offers a calm, rural setting with access to a wide range of social and vocational opportunities. The centre is set within extensive wheelchair‑accessible gardens, including a tranquil sensory garden created for reflection and relaxation.
Benefits
- Recommend A Friend Bonus
- Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Free DBS Check
- Blue Light Card
- Stakeholder Pension
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual Employee Awards Evening
- Employee Recognition Schemes
- Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
- CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend grant
Our Values
- Friendly
- Positive
- Innovative
- Empowering
- Person‑Centred
About CareTech
CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. Founded in 1993, we have a track record of over 30 years, delivering high quality, person‑centred care to those with complex needs. CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7‑10 days. Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
