Active Care Group

Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 04 August 2025

Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking for your next rewarding opportunity?

Do you thrive in a collaborative, person-centred environment where your skills can make a real difference?

We'd love to hear from you!

We are proud to be delivering specialist neurorehabilitation at our 15-bed service in Chislehurst, supporting adults aged 18+ with post-acute and long-term neurological conditions. This established service offers a slower-stream, goal-led approach to rehabilitation, ensuring that each resident receives care and therapy tailored to their individual needs and pace. Our focus is on enabling meaningful recovery and maximising independence, with residents supported to work towards achievable, personalised outcomes.

Our site includes a fully equipped therapy room, therapy kitchen, and gym, creating a rich environment for rehabilitation. Residents also benefit from welcoming communal areas that encourage social connection, and the service is ideally located near local amenities and public transport links, helping to support community integration. Join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team and play a key role in helping people rebuild their lives.

We're committed to high-quality care, collaborative working, and providing a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive as a professional.

Make a real impact apply today and be part of something meaningful.

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

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,602 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

008939

Job locations

Chislehurst Rehabilitation Centre

Chislehurst

Greater London

BR7 5RU


Job description

Job responsibilities

What you'll be working:

Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

What you'll be doing:

  • Provide highly specialist OT interventions for a complex caseload in your specialist area
  • Keep up to date with new treatment methods and be actively involved in research projects relating to specialist area
  • Evaluate effectiveness of service and carry out audits where required
  • Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team colleagues
  • Provide support and guidance for junior staff and advice with complex cases where necessary assisting in the treatment of such cases
  • Be responsible for department training and contribute to training and development of all staff
  • Ensure risk management and safety procedures are in place for the OT Department and adhered to
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with all colleagues, visitors, and carers
  • Keeping people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights

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 salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
  • 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

What you'll be working:

Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

What you'll be doing:

  • Provide highly specialist OT interventions for a complex caseload in your specialist area
  • Keep up to date with new treatment methods and be actively involved in research projects relating to specialist area
  • Evaluate effectiveness of service and carry out audits where required
  • Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team colleagues
  • Provide support and guidance for junior staff and advice with complex cases where necessary assisting in the treatment of such cases
  • Be responsible for department training and contribute to training and development of all staff
  • Ensure risk management and safety procedures are in place for the OT Department and adhered to
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with all colleagues, visitors, and carers
  • Keeping people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights

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 salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
  • 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

  • Current HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with individuals with neurological conditions or complex rehabilitation needs
  • A strong understanding of person-centred and evidence-based practice
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage a caseload with appropriate supervision
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with individuals with neurological conditions or complex rehabilitation needs
  • A strong understanding of person-centred and evidence-based practice
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage a caseload with appropriate supervision
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development

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

Chislehurst Rehabilitation Centre

Chislehurst

Greater London

BR7 5RU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Chislehurst Rehabilitation Centre

Chislehurst

Greater London

BR7 5RU


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

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,602 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

008939

Job locations

Chislehurst Rehabilitation Centre

Chislehurst

Greater London

BR7 5RU


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