Care Plus Group

Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Job summary

The NEL Community Therapy Team provides Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy to support people with health and social care needs to stay in their own home and help them remain independent. Community Therapy staff are employed by Care Plus Group and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust working in partnership and provide direct clinical interventions through assessment of need and person centered goal planning. The range of interventions includes treatment, rehabilitation, minor and major housing adaptations, loan of equipment and moving and handling solutions for children and adults with a primary physical disability.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Job title: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Department: Community Therapy

Base: Cromwell Primary Care Centre

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Permanent

Salary Range 3 £21,414 fixed salary point

The successful candidate will assist clinical staff in providing Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to physically disabled residents living in North East Lincolnshire thereby helping to maintain people's independence and improved health and wellbeing. You will provide a service to deliver, install and collect equipment within the local area.

You will carry an allocated straightforward caseload, alerting senior staff where urgent action may be required due to information received. You will work in patients own homes, often as lone practitioner, to follow treatment plans as directed by registered staff.

You will provide relevant intervention within own range of competency using a combination of techniques, rehabilitation and equipment and adaptations to maintain, restore and promote independence in the community. You will identify areas of need beyond own competency level and seek guidance from OT in order to provide people with information about relevant resources.

To be considered for an interview you must have the following:

NVQ Level 2 In Care or similar

Level 2 numeracy and literacy or equivalent level of competence

Level 2 IT skills or equivalent level of competence

Previous experience in an enabling/ rehab field as a support worker

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.

We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.

We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Date posted

26 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,414 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9814-24-54

Job locations

Cromwell Primary Care Centre

Cromwell Road

Grimsby

DN31 2BH

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification please refer to this for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification please refer to this for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2 In Care or similar
Level 2 numeracy and literacy or equivalent level of competence
Level 2 IT skills or equivalent level of competence
Be willing to undertake training within 12 months of appointment in:
1.BTEC/NVQ 3 in Health & Social Care
2.Food Hygiene
3.Equipment Competency

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in an enabling/ rehab field as a support worker
Experience of working with people with long term physical conditions.
Experience of working in a community setting
Experience of working with a wide range of people

Desirable

Experience of working across organisational boundaries
Experience of working with people who have a range of disabilities
Familiar with the Occupational Therapy Service.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Effective communication skills both verbal and written
Clear and accurate record keeping
Ability to do routine mathematical calculations and statistics
Time management skills
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Ability to prioritise own day to day caseload
An awareness of the impact physical disability has upon a person
A basic awareness of relevant legislation relating to people with a physical disability
Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality
Awareness of Data Protection
Basic mental health awareness

Desirable

Manual Handling legislation
An awareness of local statutory and voluntary agencies relating to people with a physical disability
Working with people who have a range of disabilities
Awareness of mandatory training requirements

Other

Essential

Physically able to move and handle people and objects
Ability to be flexible around working hours
Ability to transport self and equipment around the area and to deadlines.

Desirable

A commitment to lifelong learning

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2 In Care or similar
Level 2 numeracy and literacy or equivalent level of competence
Level 2 IT skills or equivalent level of competence
Be willing to undertake training within 12 months of appointment in:
1.BTEC/NVQ 3 in Health & Social Care
2.Food Hygiene
3.Equipment Competency

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in an enabling/ rehab field as a support worker
Experience of working with people with long term physical conditions.
Experience of working in a community setting
Experience of working with a wide range of people

Desirable

Experience of working across organisational boundaries
Experience of working with people who have a range of disabilities
Familiar with the Occupational Therapy Service.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Effective communication skills both verbal and written
Clear and accurate record keeping
Ability to do routine mathematical calculations and statistics
Time management skills
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Ability to prioritise own day to day caseload
An awareness of the impact physical disability has upon a person
A basic awareness of relevant legislation relating to people with a physical disability
Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality
Awareness of Data Protection
Basic mental health awareness

Desirable

Manual Handling legislation
An awareness of local statutory and voluntary agencies relating to people with a physical disability
Working with people who have a range of disabilities
Awareness of mandatory training requirements

Other

Essential

Physically able to move and handle people and objects
Ability to be flexible around working hours
Ability to transport self and equipment around the area and to deadlines.

Desirable

A commitment to lifelong learning

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Cromwell Primary Care Centre

Cromwell Road

Grimsby

DN31 2BH

Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Cromwell Primary Care Centre

Cromwell Road

Grimsby

DN31 2BH

Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)