Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist - Learning Disabilities & Autism

Job summary

Help people with learning disabilities and autism move with confidence and achieve greater independence every day.

Join our BSW Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodiversity team as a Specialist Occupational Therapist and make a real difference to adults with learning disabilities and autism across the region. You'll be part of a warm, supportive and countywide multidisciplinary team that's dedicated to delivering high quality, person centred community care.

You'll be based at the Orbital Shopping Park in North Swindon, a vibrant hub with plenty of shops, cafes and amenities right on your doorstep. The area offers easy access to residential communities, green spaces, leisure facilities and good transport links. Whether you're commuting or relocating, Swindon gives you a great balance of convenience, community and outdoor space.

Main duties of the job

• Manage a specialist caseload and deliver evidence based OT assessments and interventions.
• Create and review person centred care plans that support individual goals.
• Use core OT skills including postural management, sensory approaches, manual handling and risk assessment.
• Communicate effectively with clients, carers and partner agencies to support understanding and decision making.
• Provide training to carers and professionals based on identified needs.
• Support people to access mainstream services and community opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold HCPC and RCOT standards.
• Supervise and guide junior staff and assist with day to day service planning.
• Work flexibly across community settings and manage risk in different environments.

About us

You will join a friendly, supportive team where multidisciplinary working is at the heart of what we do. Colleagues describe us as collaborative, compassionate and always willing to share knowledge and ideas. You'll have the autonomy to manage your caseload, with the support of the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist to help you continue developing your specialist skills.

As a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist, you'll benefit from:

• NHS Agenda for Change Band 6 salary with an NHS pension
• Membership of My Reward Hub for discounts, cashback and voucher offers
• Access to your wages as you earn them
• Online and in person wellbeing support including mental health services, activity challenges, financial wellbeing tools, coaching and counselling
• Access to e-learning, bespoke career pathways and professional development through our Outstanding Learning Enterprise team
• An open, just culture with ringfenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation where most rated services are Good or Outstanding

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN25 4AN

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN25 4AN

Employer's website

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

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