About Us
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.
Your Role
Service Line: Learning Disability Other (ASD Residential)
Summary of the role
Role: Occupational Therapist – Band 6
Hours: 4 days a week, 32 hours
Locations
* Oakhurst Lodge, 137 Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 7AW
Salary range
FTE: £40,966 – £49,330 per year, dependent on experience. This equates to: £32,772 – £39,464 per year
Devon Lodge and Oakhurst Lodge are specialist residential services for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may present with behaviours that challenge. The services are part of 5 homes in the South West, across Dorset and Hampshire, and aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.
As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct clinical care which will encompass person-centred OT assessment and interventions, as well as work in an integrated way with the support team and wider multidisciplinary team. The occupational therapy team across the 5 homes consists of 3 occupational therapists, supported by a clinical lead OT who steers the model of care and OT pathway. The wider team includes Psychology and Speech and Language therapy, to assist the service in providing outcome based care and support pathways. The services also have activity coordinators, who support the delivery of meaningful occupations. You will have a thorough induction and support from experienced OT colleagues, and will regularly meet with the Head Occupational Therapist for support and supervision as required.
In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to individual’s diagnosis and identified needs. This will be based upon findings from assessments and team formulation in order to develop treatment plans & care and support plans. You will also empower staff to improve the quality of care through training, modelling and coaching.
Occupational Therapy Directorate
Under the leadership of our Occupational therapy directors we support over 170 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team across the UK, we provide support to each other, with CPD holding a high priority. There are external training opportunities, including Sensory Integration, and you will be part of specialist interest groups, service development initiatives and innovative practice.
Every service line has a Clinical lead Occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed Occupational therapy pathway.
We ensure our Occupational therapy team members have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead Occupational therapists.
Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.
Cygnet Health Care Benefits
* Free parking
* Free meals for staff on duty
* Group pension plan helping you save for your future
* NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
* Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
* Plus much more…
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