J800010803

Occupational Therapist – Permanent

Location: Ware/Hertfordshire

Salary: £39,000 - £48,000

Care Home – Rehabilitation for Elderly Residents

Fantastic permanent Occupational Therapist vacancy available in an award-winning care home in Ware/Hertfordshire. You will provide Occupational Therapy assessment, advice and rehabilitation to residents discharged from hospital for further rehabilitation. You will be an experienced Occupational Therapist with good clinical knowledge within a rehabilitation unit.

Job Role

• Full time or Part time – minimum of 24 hours a week, covering 3 days, 8-hour shifts.

• Undertake OT assessments and provide rehabilitation to residents discharged from hospital and the community for further rehabilitation.

• Provide OT advice to residents, carers, family and multidisciplinary team members.

• Conduct off-site access visits as necessary to identify equipment requirements and ensure safe discharge.

• Attend Multidisciplinary Team meetings to review residents' needs and plan discharge.

• Accurately maintain records and document in a timely manner.

• Attend and participate in team meetings and in-service training.

• Provide training to care staff on assembly of equipment for residents.

• As part of a team within a Nursing Home, take an interest in residents throughout the home, as well as Intermediate Care Residents, and assist in activities for residents, providing exercise where appropriate.

• Ensure Health & Safety standards are monitored and any shortfalls identified and reported to the Home Manager.

• Have full knowledge of, and take responsibility for, ensuring adherence to infection control policies and procedures at all times.

Requirements

• BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification.

• HCPC Registration.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• A proactive, compassionate approach to care.

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience of working with the elderly is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates, with enhanced rates for weekend working.

• Equal pay for young workers — colleagues under 25 are paid the same rate as staff aged 25+.

• Stream, helping you improve your financial wellbeing with early access to your wages and exclusive discounts at some of the UK’s favourite retailers.

• Blue Light Card and access to a range of additional employee discount schemes, including Byond Prepayment Card, Extras Discounts and Cycle to Work.

• Employee referral scheme — earn up to £500 for a successful referral.

• Employee recognition schemes, including Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards, alongside team-building and social events.

• Financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity.

• A comprehensive induction programme, combining online learning, in-person training, a specialist dementia immersive experience, and hands-on support within the home.

• Training and development opportunities, with opportunities to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.

To apply please contact parul.patel@tpgplc.com