About this role
Job summary
Come and join one of the UKs largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
Are you looking for a role where you can take the lead and make a real impact? At Moorpark Place, a residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, we are seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist (equivalent to Band 7) to join our team.
Main duties of the job
Youll play a vital role in shaping and delivering our OT provision, working closely with our residents to help them achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives. This is a fantastic opportunity to work autonomously in your practice while being part of a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.
At Moorpark Place, the impact of specialist care can be life-changing. Recently, one of the people we support, Sean, completed his Three Peaks Challenge climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Mount Snowdon. With the right support, determination, and encouragement, Sean achieved something truly extraordinary. Stories like his show the power of therapy and teamwork, and as our Lead OT, youll be a key part of making these achievements possible.
Please note: This advert will close as soon as we have received a sufficient number of applications.
About us Active Care Group is a UK-based provider of complex care, supporting over 2,000 clients across more than 60 locations, with services spanning neurological rehabilitation, mental health, respiratory care, learning disabilities, and supported living.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Role:
Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.
What you'll be doing:
Lead the Occupational Therapy provision at Moorpark Place Manage a varied and complex caseload, providing highly specialist OT interventions tailored to individual needs Offer guidance and advice to colleagues across the multidisciplinary team on OT-related issues Keep up to date with evidence-based practice and contributing to service development Evaluate effectiveness of the service and carrying out audits where required Take responsibility for OT-related training and supporting the development of staff across the service Ensure robust risk management and safety procedures are in place and adhered to Build strong, meaningful relationships with patients, carers, colleagues, and visitors Keep people safe from any harm and protect their human rights.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
HCPC registered
Experience Essential
Skilled in working with adults with autism and learning disabilities Confident in managing a complex caseload independently A strong communicator with experience of multidisciplinary working Passionate about helping people achieve their potential and live full, active lives
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Active Care Group
Address School Road
Kilbirnie
Ayrshire
KA25 7LN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)