Associate Practitioner

Job summary

This is a great opportunity to build your skills across Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy while supporting people to stay safe and independent at home. You'll work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and other Associate Practitioners. Together, you'll help people with physical or neurological conditions reach their goals and improve their daily lives. You'll be supported through supervision and clear competencies as you grow in the role.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

• Carry out holistic assessments in people's homes
• Plan and deliver personalised rehabilitation based on agreed goals
• Support people to practise daily activities and improve mobility
• Recommend adaptive equipment to help people live safely
• Work with families, carers and external agencies to coordinate support

What we're looking for:

• Experience working in a health or social care setting
• Skills in supporting people with physical or neurological needs
• Ability to manage your own caseload with guidance when needed
• Confidence travelling to visit people in their homes
• A caring approach and willingness to learn across two disciplines

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and value fairness, respect and inclusion in everything we do. Would you like to adjust the tone or highlight different aspects of the role?

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If you would like to have an informal chat about the post , please contact Mel Haynes , Operations Manager , on 07525 873572.

About us

At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we're pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Qualification in relevant subject (Sports & Fitness/ Leisure Activity/Exercise Science/Health & Social Care)

Desirable

• Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Previous Experience as a therapy assistant or health care assistant
• Experience of working with people with physical and / or mental health problems.
• Experience of working in a care environment, undertaking a full range of clinical competencies and maintains a competency portfolio.

Desirable

• Experience of working within rehabilitation services
• Experience of working within the community
• Experience of working with adults with complex needs
• Experience of team working

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).