Active Care Group

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Neurorehab

The closing date is 09 June 2025

Job summary

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Main duties of the job

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join and support our Occupational Therapy team as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.87 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

008643

Job locations

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre in Bristol, provides high-quality inpatient neurological rehabilitation for individuals with complex brain injury and neurological conditions. As the Level 1 Neurorehabilitation Service for the South West, we offer 52 beds across both intensive (Level 1) and slower stream (Level 2) rehabilitation pathways. We are proud to be run in partnership with North Bristol NHS Trust, combining clinical excellence with compassionate care.

This role will involve supporting individuals who have a wide range of physical, cognitive and communication difficulties, to develop their independence in their activities of daily living. You will also assist with routine therapy-related and departmental tasks to ensure smooth delivery of our rehabilitation programmes

On the job training will be provided and you will be supported to develop within the role through regular supervision and appraisal. This position offers the successful post-holder to work as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Neuropsychologists, Doctors, Nurses, Rehabilitation Technicians and Rehabilitation Assistants.

For an informal discussion please call Jess Rubie-Todd (Deputy Lead OT) or Ally George (Deputy Lead OT) on:

0117 9562697

This advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Please note: the unit works in partnership with North Bristol Trust but the employment contract is with Active Care Group, not the NHS.

What you'll be working:

This role is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, fixed term for 1 year.

What to look forward to:

  • 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Birthday off
  • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
  • Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
  • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
  • A Nest Personal Pension account
  • Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
  • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
  • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
  • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
  • ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre in Bristol, provides high-quality inpatient neurological rehabilitation for individuals with complex brain injury and neurological conditions. As the Level 1 Neurorehabilitation Service for the South West, we offer 52 beds across both intensive (Level 1) and slower stream (Level 2) rehabilitation pathways. We are proud to be run in partnership with North Bristol NHS Trust, combining clinical excellence with compassionate care.

This role will involve supporting individuals who have a wide range of physical, cognitive and communication difficulties, to develop their independence in their activities of daily living. You will also assist with routine therapy-related and departmental tasks to ensure smooth delivery of our rehabilitation programmes

On the job training will be provided and you will be supported to develop within the role through regular supervision and appraisal. This position offers the successful post-holder to work as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Neuropsychologists, Doctors, Nurses, Rehabilitation Technicians and Rehabilitation Assistants.

For an informal discussion please call Jess Rubie-Todd (Deputy Lead OT) or Ally George (Deputy Lead OT) on:

0117 9562697

This advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Please note: the unit works in partnership with North Bristol Trust but the employment contract is with Active Care Group, not the NHS.

What you'll be working:

This role is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, fixed term for 1 year.

What to look forward to:

  • 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Birthday off
  • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
  • Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
  • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
  • A Nest Personal Pension account
  • Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
  • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
  • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
  • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
  • ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • We are interested in applicants who:
  • have a keen interest in Occupational Therapy, brain injury and rehabilitation
  • are passionate about helping those with disabilities to maximise their potential
  • have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • work well in a team
  • are dynamic and enthusiastic
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • We are interested in applicants who:
  • have a keen interest in Occupational Therapy, brain injury and rehabilitation
  • are passionate about helping those with disabilities to maximise their potential
  • have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • work well in a team
  • are dynamic and enthusiastic

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

Active Care Group

Address

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Partner - AHP

Kerry Childs

kerry.childs@activecaregroup.co.uk

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.87 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

008643

Job locations

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


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