Occupational Therapist (Band 6/7)
Cygnet Health Care
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Job summary
Post 1 (Part time 2-3 days) Oaklands (Hexham; Northumberland): Oaklands is a 15 bed specialist residential service with nursing, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs in Hexham, Northumberland.
Post 2 (Part time 2-3 days) Hollyhurst (Darlington; County Durham) & Thornfield Grange (Bishop Auckland; County Durham): Thornfield Grange is a 9 bed specialist residential service with nursing, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs in Bishop Auckland; County Durham.
Hollyhurst is a 19 bed specialist residential service with nursing, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs in Darlington; County Durham.
Main duties of the job
For the role/s the post holder will have support from the Activity co-ordinator (1 Activity Coordinator per home) and will be provided with frequent clinical supervision. Although experience in sensory integration is desired, formal recognised training will be provided to support the skill development in this area.
Full MDT attached to the services. The team support individuals who have additional mental or physical health needs and behaviours that may challenge, as well as those who have significant difficulties with social engagement and inclusion. Our goal is to enable residents to structure their time, build relationships and establish a balance between therapy, self-care, work and leisure, as appropriate to their needs.
About us
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Across our 11 different service lines, we have evidence-based established models of care to ensure we provide the highest quality care and support.
Our dedicated and expert teams of over 10 000 employees, support over 2800 individuals in a range of services across England, Scotland and Wales. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care, through co-production, recovery and rehabilitation.
With over 150 Occupational Therapists, we work together as a large team providing support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.
Date posted
12 September 2022
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Up to £42,000 per annum (FTE)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
VPB50355C3
Job locations
Darlington
DL3 9LN
Employer details
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
Darlington
DL3 9LN