Job summary
Come and join one of the UKs largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced, compassionate Occupational Therapist to provide cover across our four Lancashire based services Bilberry Lodge, Oswald House, Whalley Road and Blackburn Road delivering high-quality, person-centred assessments and interventions.
In this role, you will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to support individuals with complex mental health needs in their recovery journey. You'll have the opportunity to be creative in delivering therapeutic activities that promote independence and enhance daily living skills within our specialist residential settings.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist seeking a varied and fulfilling role within a supportive and collaborative environment. So, if you are a dedicated and motivated professional looking to build on your post-graduate experience and further develop your expertise in mental health, we would love to hear from you!
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you'll be working:
This role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday.
About the Role:
To provide specialist occupational therapy assessment/s and evidence-based interventions for adults with complex and enduring mental health needs. The post holder will work as part of a team to support recovery, promote independence, and facilitate transition to community living. You will assess and address the impact of mental illness on functional and cognitive performance, daily living skills, social participation and integration into the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy standardised assessments to inform goal setting and person-centred care planning.
- Identify the impact of mental health symptoms and cognitive difficulties on occupational performance in self-care, productivity, and leisure.
- Plan and deliver individualised and group-based interventions to enhance recovery, promote independence, and develop life skills.
- Evaluate and review interventions in collaboration with residents, colleagues and family and carers as appropriate.
- Provide specialist OT input into risk assessments and care plans.
- Support residents to develop coping strategies, daily structure, and routine to facilitate community integration.
- Utilise outcomes measures to evaluate effectiveness and inform clinical decision making
- Contribute to assessment of and completion of timely and safe discharges/service transitions
- Liaise with external clinical teams, health providers and stakeholders
- Attend and contribute to clinical team meetings
- Comprehensive clinical record keeping in line with ACG policy, HCPC and OT code of conduct
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
- Benefits Hub 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
What you'll be working:
This role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday.
About the Role:
To provide specialist occupational therapy assessment/s and evidence-based interventions for adults with complex and enduring mental health needs. The post holder will work as part of a team to support recovery, promote independence, and facilitate transition to community living. You will assess and address the impact of mental illness on functional and cognitive performance, daily living skills, social participation and integration into the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy standardised assessments to inform goal setting and person-centred care planning.
- Identify the impact of mental health symptoms and cognitive difficulties on occupational performance in self-care, productivity, and leisure.
- Plan and deliver individualised and group-based interventions to enhance recovery, promote independence, and develop life skills.
- Evaluate and review interventions in collaboration with residents, colleagues and family and carers as appropriate.
- Provide specialist OT input into risk assessments and care plans.
- Support residents to develop coping strategies, daily structure, and routine to facilitate community integration.
- Utilise outcomes measures to evaluate effectiveness and inform clinical decision making
- Contribute to assessment of and completion of timely and safe discharges/service transitions
- Liaise with external clinical teams, health providers and stakeholders
- Attend and contribute to clinical team meetings
- Comprehensive clinical record keeping in line with ACG policy, HCPC and OT code of conduct
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
- Benefits Hub 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
- HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience as an OT
- Experience working within a mental health setting
- Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork skills
- Able to work autonomously across multiple sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience as an OT
- Experience working within a mental health setting
- Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork skills
- Able to work autonomously across multiple sites
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.
