Occupational Therapist

The Cambian Group

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Job summary

Job Title: Occupational Therapist Specialist Mental Health Services Salary: Up to 45K depending on experience/£9,000 pro rata Hours: 8 hours 1 day per week Locations: Cambian Merida- Newmarket The Cambian Group, the UKs largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Self-employed Occupational Therapist to carry out Ad-Hoc assessments and make recommendations.

Main duties of the job

The Occupational Therapist will support the wider MDT, including psychiatrist, psychologist, Mental Health Practitioner, education and care staff team. We are seeking an experienced OT with CAMHS experience to support CYP to focus on enhancing their motivation to participate in everyday life, to promote the value of occupation and activity to assist in achieving increased independence in life skills, including; problem-solving skills, motor skills and skills in communication and interaction. Essential: BSc or an Msc in Occupational Therapy Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). Registered with COT Demonstrate an interest in service development Have a licence and access to own transport. Be a strong team player. Have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.

About us

Cambian Merida is a new Specialist Mental Health Children Residential Services consisting of 4, five bedded registered childrens homes, and a 2 bedded high dependency provision operating 52 weeks of the year alongside on-site educational support. Merida specialises in caring for CYP who have ongoing mental health needs and challenging behaviours that may prevent them from functioning within the wider community without ongoing support.

Date posted

22 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£9,000 to £9,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP14920747

Job locations

Cambian Childcare Ltd

Fordham Road

Newmarket

Suffolk

CB8 7LF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Occupational Therapist Specialist Mental Health Services

Salary: Up to 45K depending on experience/£9,000 pro rata

Hours: 8 hours 1 day per week

Locations: Cambian Merida- Newmarket

The Cambian Group, the UKs largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitationandlearning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Self-employed Occupational Therapist to carry out Ad-Hoc assessments and make recommendations.

Cambian Meridais a new Specialist Mental Health Children Residential Services consisting of 4, five bedded registered childrens homes, and a 2 bedded high dependency provision operating 52 weeks of the year alongside on-site educational support.

Merida specialises in caring for CYP who have ongoing mental health needs and challenging behaviours that may prevent them from functioning within the wider community without ongoing support.

The Occupational Therapist will support the wider MDT, including psychiatrist, psychologist, Mental Health Practitioner, education and care staff team. We are seeking an experienced OT with CAMHS experience to support CYP to focus on enhancing their motivation to participate in everyday life, to promote the value of occupation and activity to assist in achieving increased independence in life skills, including; problem-solving skills, motor skills and skills in communication and interaction.

Essential:

BSc or anMscin Occupational Therapy

Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Registered with COT

Demonstrate an interest in service development

Have alicenceand access to own transport.

Be a strong team player.

Have excellent communication,organisationaland time management skills.

Successful candidate will need to meet the sessional person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Occupational Therapist Specialist Mental Health Services

Salary: Up to 45K depending on experience/£9,000 pro rata

Hours: 8 hours 1 day per week

Locations: Cambian Merida- Newmarket

The Cambian Group, the UKs largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitationandlearning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Self-employed Occupational Therapist to carry out Ad-Hoc assessments and make recommendations.

Cambian Meridais a new Specialist Mental Health Children Residential Services consisting of 4, five bedded registered childrens homes, and a 2 bedded high dependency provision operating 52 weeks of the year alongside on-site educational support.

Merida specialises in caring for CYP who have ongoing mental health needs and challenging behaviours that may prevent them from functioning within the wider community without ongoing support.

The Occupational Therapist will support the wider MDT, including psychiatrist, psychologist, Mental Health Practitioner, education and care staff team. We are seeking an experienced OT with CAMHS experience to support CYP to focus on enhancing their motivation to participate in everyday life, to promote the value of occupation and activity to assist in achieving increased independence in life skills, including; problem-solving skills, motor skills and skills in communication and interaction.

Essential:

BSc or anMscin Occupational Therapy

Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Registered with COT

Demonstrate an interest in service development

Have alicenceand access to own transport.

Be a strong team player.

Have excellent communication,organisationaland time management skills.

Successful candidate will need to meet the sessional person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer

Person Specification

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Person Specification

General Requirements

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Desirable

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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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Cambian Group

Address

Cambian Childcare Ltd

Fordham Road

Newmarket

Suffolk

CB8 7LF


Employer's website

https://www.cambiangroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Cambian Group

Address

Cambian Childcare Ltd

Fordham Road

Newmarket

Suffolk

CB8 7LF


Employer's website

https://www.cambiangroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Sandra Knowles

VP14920747.1286@vacancyposter.com

03332220710

Date posted

22 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£9,000 to £9,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP14920747

Job locations

Cambian Childcare Ltd

Fordham Road

Newmarket

Suffolk

CB8 7LF


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