Job summary
We are a charity that provides loving, compassionate care and support to veterans and their families, both in our Homes and through services that reach into the wider community. Following our recent merger with the Armed Forces charity Care for Veterans in Worthing, Im delighted to share details of an exciting opportunity at this Home.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about our values, someone with positive energy and who wants to work as part of a fabulous team to make a real difference.
We are committed to investing in our staff - in both their professional development and personal wellbeing. We offer a comprehensive induction supported by training and an informal learning approach. Our range of benefits are also designed to support our staff.
Main duties of the job
To deliver a person centred approach which enables and promotes independence and supports positive quality of life
To provide direct occupational therapy input to residents, working closely with the Physiotherapists and wider team
To provide comprehensive assessment of residents, using an individualised goal setting and holistic approach to demonstrate outcomes.
Train and empower the staff team to deliver occupational therapy interventions identified in the individualised care plan,
Enable and support residents to maximise their potential holistically through rehabilitation and enablement
Share knowledge, experience and best practice throughout the team, including raising awareness of good practice occupational therapy techniques
Oversee the management and servicing of identified therapy equipment.
To be proactive in risk assessing residents for personal hygiene needs and advising staff team accordingly
Participate in relevant audit processes, evaluation and implementing ongoing service change to order to meet residents needs
To liaise with the community team / services and hospital discharge team to support external services for our residents.
To participate in local OT forums / groups to keep up to date and share best practice.
Support regulatory compliance, in accordance with Care for Veterans policies, appropriate legislation and guidance stipulated by regulatory bodies.
About us
For over 100 years, Care for Veterans has provided long-term nursing care and rehabilitation for disabled veterans and their families from all over the UK.
Today, our 60-bed home in Worthing offers nursing and rehabilitation care with a specialism in disability. We provide loving, compassionate care and rehabilitation to approximately 100 beneficiaries each year, often for veterans who are facing the toughest battle of their lives.
We recognise that each individual and their needs are unique and we share the Royal Star & Garter approach to delivering quality care, also providing a range of therapies designed to provide comprehensive support.
As two charities currently merging, we expect you to role model the Royal Star & Garter values, while also demonstrating understanding of the values held by Care for Veterans.
Royal Star & Garter
With love,Living positively,As a family, Standing in their shoes, Take courage
Care for Veterans
Privacy,Dignity, Rights, Independence, Choice, Fulfilment
Although we are a charity, we offer a generous package
Salary of £42,000 pa
37.5 hours per week
25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
Payment of professional membership fees
Learning and development opportunities to support you in your role
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver a person centred approach which enables and promotes independence and supports positive quality of life
To provide direct occupational therapy input to residents, working closely with the Physiotherapists and wider team
To provide comprehensive assessment of residents, using an individualised goal setting and holistic approach to demonstrate outcomes.
Train and empower the staff team to deliver occupational therapy interventions identified in the individualised care plan,
Enable and support residents to maximise their potential holistically through rehabilitation and enablement
Share knowledge, experience and best practice throughout the team, including raising awareness of good practice occupational therapy techniques
Oversee the management and servicing of identified therapy equipment.
To be proactive in risk assessing residents for personal hygiene needs and advising staff team accordingly
Participate in relevant audit processes, evaluation and implementing ongoing service change to order to meet residents needs
To liaise with the community team / services and hospital discharge team to support external services for our residents.
To participate in local OT forums / groups to keep up to date and share best practice.
Support regulatory compliance, in accordance with Care for Veterans policies, appropriate legislation and guidance stipulated by regulatory bodies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver a person centred approach which enables and promotes independence and supports positive quality of life
To provide direct occupational therapy input to residents, working closely with the Physiotherapists and wider team
To provide comprehensive assessment of residents, using an individualised goal setting and holistic approach to demonstrate outcomes.
Train and empower the staff team to deliver occupational therapy interventions identified in the individualised care plan,
Enable and support residents to maximise their potential holistically through rehabilitation and enablement
Share knowledge, experience and best practice throughout the team, including raising awareness of good practice occupational therapy techniques
Oversee the management and servicing of identified therapy equipment.
To be proactive in risk assessing residents for personal hygiene needs and advising staff team accordingly
Participate in relevant audit processes, evaluation and implementing ongoing service change to order to meet residents needs
To liaise with the community team / services and hospital discharge team to support external services for our residents.
To participate in local OT forums / groups to keep up to date and share best practice.
Support regulatory compliance, in accordance with Care for Veterans policies, appropriate legislation and guidance stipulated by regulatory bodies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience working with older adults, individuals with physical disabilities, or cognitive impairments.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.
- Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting people to live well.
- Committed to delivering the highest standards of person centred care
- Able to demonstrate good judgement, problem solving and decision making and be able to recommend appropriate course of action
- Proactive and able to use initiative
- Able to motivate others
- Committed to Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Experience in care home, rehabilitation, or community settings.
- Knowledge of dementia care and falls prevention
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience working with older adults, individuals with physical disabilities, or cognitive impairments.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.
- Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting people to live well.
- Committed to delivering the highest standards of person centred care
- Able to demonstrate good judgement, problem solving and decision making and be able to recommend appropriate course of action
- Proactive and able to use initiative
- Able to motivate others
- Committed to Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Experience in care home, rehabilitation, or community settings.
- Knowledge of dementia care and falls prevention
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).
Additional information
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).
