Are you an Occupational Therapist seeking a new Permanent challenge? Do you have previous experience working with Children and Younger People with complex Learning Disabilities including Autism?Service Care Solutions are working in partnership with our established client to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist in the North London area. The service is a specialist independent day school for Children and Younger People between the ages of 7-19 who have co-occurring diagnoses including ASD, ADHD and Dyslexia. This multi-site school has received excellent recognition for the outstanding support provided which includes a rating of OUTSTANDING in their most recent Ofsted visit, and Advanced Accreditation Status granted by the National Autistic Society. Job Purpose: Occupational Therapist Salary: £28,208-£47,838 per annum + £250 SCS Sign-Up BonusLocation: North Finchley, LondonWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-16:30Contract: Full-time | 37.5 HoursThe post holder will work as part of the Multidisciplinary Team to engage, encourage and inspire the Younger People to be themselves. Key Responsibilities:
To facilitate Occupational Therapy interventions to a defined caseload, working with an agreed degree of autonomy and independence, with regular support/supervision from the Therapy Team Lead and Clinical Supervisor.
Conduct initial parent/carer meetings to determine case history and needs.
Facilitate initial assessment sessions, employing appropriate assessment methods to determine needs.
Plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate support programmes for pupils and oversee individual programmes.
Provide individualised targets as part of each pupil’s IEP in consultation with parents and teaching staff.
Report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils and maintain records of interventions.
To keep confidential clinical case-notes for each student, in line with professional standards.
To write reports to contribute to Annual Review meetings.
To maintain regular communication with parents, teaching staff and MDT to support a joined up approach around students.
Essential
Registered with the HCPC
Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy
Substantial experience working with Children & Younger People
Benefits
Paid School Holidays – 40 Week Year
£250 Welcome Bonus, paid via Service Care Solutions
Excellent CPD Package
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🔍 Job Title: Occupational Therapist with Major Adaptation Experience
👥 Team: Adult Social Care
⏰ Hours: Up to 37 per week
📍 Location: Haringey
⏳ Duration: ASAP until August 2024 with a likely contract extension
💰Rate of Pay: £37 per hour dependent on experience, PAYE or Ltd company
🔑 Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist with a specialization in major adaptation to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in assessing service users, facilitating independence, managing complex health needs, and promoting holistic wellbeing.
📋 Key Responsibilities:
Conduct initial assessments of service users with complex care and therapy needs across the First Response, Reablement, and Assessment Service teams.
Support service users in setting client-centered goals to promote independence and wellbeing at home.
Assess and provide equipment to improve independence in daily activities and reduce the risk of injury, including manual handling assessments.
Independently manage a caseload, prioritizing effectively and managing time efficiently.
Identify service users appropriate for Continuing Health Care to manage complex health needs.
Identify and address Safeguarding concerns, adhering to Inter-Agency Policy and Procedures for Safeguarding Adults.
Assess capacity and decision-making abilities as per the Care and Mental Capacity Act.
Ensure cost-effective service provision and recommend specialist equipment and adaptations in line with eligibility criteria and departmental guidelines.
Complete carers assessments to support informal carers and manage the risk of carer breakdown.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records using council’s IT systems and ensure compliance with statutory and local protocols.
Uphold confidentiality regarding service users and information obtained during employment, in accordance with data protection regulations.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships across Adult Social Care and other specialist agencies.
Promote Occupational Therapy services to external organizations and provide guidance on service provision.
Provide supervision and support for OT Assistants and junior team members, including training and professional development.
Recommend changes in the Occupational Therapy role and service delivery as necessary and act as a skills resource for professionals across Adult Social Care and partner services.
🎓 Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Significant experience in occupational therapy with a focus on major adaptation.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices in adult social care.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
📝 Application Process:
Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position to brett.smith@servicecare.org.uk....Read more...
We have a great opportunity at an award-winning consumer PR agency based in Bristol. They're looking for a PR Account Manager with five+ years of agency or in-house experience to join the PR team, working across the agency’s portfolio of lifestyle clients. You’ll get the opportunity to be involved with household brand names while building your strategic PR and comms skills in a close-knit team of supportive colleagues and clients. They're a nice bunch of peeps with a lovely bunch of clients. It’s our people that make the agency a great place to work and you’ll want to contribute to our culture. We're looking for someone who is approachable, friendly, curious, and - it goes without saying - talented. We don't settle for average - neither do our clients - so here’s what we need you to bring to the table (along with the biscuits and dog-patting skills...): KEY COMPETENCIESStrategic ThinkingThe press release is dead(ish). You'll be able to share how you've identified opportunities for delivering the client message outside of the norm and on multiple platforms. You'll also know that outcomes not outputs are what count, and be able to measure them.Commercial InsightWe need to know that you can spot a client's key issues and competitive advantage - the magic that sets them apart - with ease. We want to see how you helped identify the opportunities and activities required to capitalise on this insight.Creative ThinkingCreativity is in your DNA and you'll be able to explore different avenues for a client based on a brief and budget. Plus, you'll be a positive cheerleader for junior colleagues when it comes to creative thinking, helping them challenge a brief and be bold in their ideas. We're only as good as the team around us (if we all want a holiday, that is).CopywritingYou'll be a whiz with words (with one eye on the AI robots) and be able to communicate in simple, concise copy that is relevant to the reader. We believe that brevity is an art form. Presentation SkillsYou'll be good with words on paper and - crucially - in person. Whether it's pitches or informal client meetings, ChatGPT has nothing on your personality and professional insight.Trouble ShootingClients and colleagues will feel confident in your expert, friendly hands. They'll know that any problems are being given due attention and that your counsel will be timely, honest, and considered. You'll have our support because we have yours. Always.ResultsYou'll have nailed the other 6 requirements, so this is a mere formality ;-)EXPERIENCEFive+ years’ experience in a consumer PR role (agency or in-house) excluding internships or work experience placements.Direct client management experience, helping steer strategic recommendations alongside developing trusted and friendly relationships with decision-makers.Beauty, fashion, or interiors experience is a prerequisite.BENEFITSCompetitive salary + quarterly bonus (10% of salary)30 days holiday per year + bank holidays and Christmas closure.Hybrid working and flexible working hours.Comprehensive health insurance with GP accessParent and carer supportPaid training and developmentCompany away days, seasonal outings, and birthday vouchers.In-office perks (from a full fridge to monthly team lunches)....Read more...
AfC employees in Guernsey awarded a further 5.8% from the 1st January 2024.We are seeking an experienced senior Healthcare Professional with a strong Community background to lead the Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy teams on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. This role is open to suitably experienced and registered Communtiy Nurses, Allied Health Professionals or Social Workers. Your primary responsibility will be to enable a high-quality person-centred service which provides direct support to service users with a range of needs in the community using evidence-based interventions within agreed care pathways.You will manage the Community Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams providing leadership for the development and provision of effective and efficient integrated Community based Health Services with responsibility for general and specialist services/ teams/ individuals.You will be an integral member of the Community senior leadership team, assisting in the strategic planning, development and delivery of services across the service area.You will ensure service user/carer involvement in the development of standards and services and facilitate service user choice and empowerment through promoting independence and the personalisation agenda.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.The Guernsey Band 8A salary range from 1st Jan is £67,355 to £80,716 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital. This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people with in the wider community. Providing an excellent Community Healthcare service, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard. Person requirements: NMC-registered Nurse, HCPC-registered AHP or registered Social WorkerSenior Band 7 experience in a Community Healthcare settingPost-graduate qualification at Masters level (or working towards) in relevant Primary Care field A Teaching/mentoring qualificationTo demonstrative management skills and experience to empower, lead and motivate othersOrganisation and operational decision making skills understand key elements of service planning, design and commissioning processes A Management qualification or equivalent experience at a senior level with the ability to influence and effect change The benefits of working for the States of Guernsey include:- A higher-than-UK salary.- A £1,605 annual bonus- A flat rate 20% income tax.- No Council tax or VAT- On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation*- A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.*Full T&C in relocation directiveFor an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.comIf this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
