Are you a motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist with a commitment to supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs? We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate clinician to join our Community Learning Disability Team based in the Waveney area of Suffolk.
Our team works within a supportive, multi‑professional environment and is located close to the Norfolk Broads National Park, with good access to the historic and vibrant city of Norwich.
As a Community Occupational Therapist, you will work with adults with learning disabilities and/or autism who present with complex health and social care needs. Using a holistic, person‑centred approach, you will apply your specialist Occupational Therapy skills to support individuals to live meaningful and fulfilling lives within their communities.
You will work collaboratively with service users, carers, colleagues, and partner agencies as part of a multi‑agency approach, contributing to assessment, intervention, and ongoing care planning.
Main Duties
* A qualified Occupational Therapist with appropriate professional registration
* Experienced with, or very interested in, working with adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
* Competent in applying the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) to your practice
* Have experience of using Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to this client group
* Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and build positive, effective working relationships
Training and experience in Sensory Integration/modulation would be highly desirable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc/MSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* Registered with HCPC
Work Experience
* Experience of working in a learning disability field
* Experience of working in a community setting / MDT
Skills
* Able to demonstrate use of standardised Occupational Therapy assessments
* Experience in sensory integration / modulation
Leadership and Communication
* Experience of supervising junior staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
£39,959 to £48,117 a year gross per annum.
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