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We currently have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join our team at Linn Moor, if you are passionate about helping vulnerable young people thrive and flourish in a nurturing environment, this could be the right opportunity for you.
Linn Moor Campus is a unique multi-generational approach to community-based care for individuals with learning disabilities and other additional support needs, in a residential setting. The campus itself is situated on beautiful grounds allowing our service users the freedom to enjoy the outdoors. With UK wide recognition for our pioneering work with people with autism, our focus is on the development of meaningful life skills and personal fulfilment for the children and young adults we support. If successful, you would be joining a large team of enthusiastic support workers with a wealth of experience from all different backgrounds.
We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist to provide OT assessment, evaluation & support within the Linn Moor Campus, Peterculter. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in partnership with education staff, care staff and other therapy services. This role will be working 35 hours per week and can be worked flexibly across the weekdays.
Salary: £38,.38 p.a.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
1. To provide occupational therapy assessment, intervention & evaluation for those identified as needing such support. There is scope to be involved in and (depending on experience) lead quality improvement projects, as this might make incentivise an applicant
2. To develop & evaluate intervention strategies for individual students/adults who are referred for occupational therapy & who present difficulties with development in any of the following areas: self-help skills, motor co-ordination, social development and/or sensory processing, displaying complex and challenging behaviours; especially where these affect participation and performance in class-based or care-based settings. To manage a caseload of individuals on the campus with identified occupational therapy needs, maintaining sensitivity to the emotional & communicative needs of clients/carers, especially when imparting complex information.
3. To provide direct and indirect intervention for individual or small groups by clearly defining aims and/or objectives relating to the individual’s occupational therapy needs.
4. To demonstrate skills in motivating and engaging both individuals and parents/carers in the occupational therapy process.
5. To liaise with parents/carers, Education, Health, & Social Care staff as well as other multi-disciplinary colleagues as appropriate. Such liaison will include the assessment & design of intervention techniques which are evidence- based.
6. To contribute appropriately to the school curriculum, Individual Education Plans, Individual Care Plans & Coordinated Support Plans as appropriate.
7. To attend relevant multi-disciplinary meetings, providing relevant Occupational Therapy expertise.
8. To demonstrate effective communication (verbal & written).
9. To offer relevant training to staff, other professionals, students and parents/carers, modifying training packages according to the needs of the training participants.
10. To develop and maintain the skills and knowledge base commensurate with the delivery of specialist occupational therapy in child residential settings, including up-to-date knowledge of appropriate screening techniques, assessments, interventions and multi-disciplinary working.
11. To undertake any other tasks from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the postholder’s capabilities.
Qualifications/Training/Education:
12. Degree/Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy
13. Registered with SSSC
14. Interested in working with individuals with complex additional support needs (e.g. autism, learning difficulties, etc.) and mental health challenges would be beneficial
Experience:
15. Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Key Skills/Aptitudes:
16. Prioritise & manage a caseload
17. Able to work autonomously
18. Communicate well verbally & in writing for a range of audiences
19. Maintain accurate & timeous records
20. I.T. skills
21. Problem solving
22. Using initiative (especially in relation to task creation)
23. Organisational skills
24. Excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening and empathy
25. Motivated to keep up to date with latest theories & developments through CPD
Personal Qualities:
26. Approachable
27. Flexible & a team player
28. Ethical
29. Organized
30. Evidence of ability to manage challenging behaviour.
Other Job Requirements:
To comply with the registration and qualification requirements as laid down by Allied Professionals HPC and to strictly adhere to their Codes of Practice.
Ability to work in an environment with young people who demonstrate challenging behaviour.
Ability to respond effectively to challenging behaviour, through the use of Behavioural Support Strategies (BSS) following VSA standards and procedures (training will be provided).
Implementation of communication, learning & relationship strategies such as Intensive Interaction, TEACCH, PECs, Makaton, etc.
There is capacity to express creativity and work with the leadership team to craft this role depending on the candidates interests and experiences.
If you think you have what it takes to be part of our fantastic team at Linn Moor please click “Apply” and start your career journey with VSA today.