Occupational Therapy Practitioner SEMH - Swansea

Orbis Education and Care

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Job summary

Orbis Group support some incredible individuals, each with their own unique needs. As the saying goes, Once youve met one person with autism, youve only met one person with autism. Occupational Therapy Practitioners within Orbis Group know just how true this is, thats why they spend so much time ensuring a holistic, individual approach is taken with each of our supported individuals. Youll spend a lot of your time working with our supported individuals to ensure their sensory, functional, and vocational needs are being met.

Your time will also be spent working alongside Occupational Therapists to ensure individual support programmes are being followed. Youll need to have good IT skills, as case notes and regular reporting is one of the keys to success in this line of work.

Due to the nature of the work that we carry out, having a level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care is key as a minimum. The role is based in Swansea, offering support to several of our homes in the area.

Main duties of the job

A day in the life of an Occupational Therapy Practitioner with Orbis Education and Care Involves:

Working with Occupational Therapists to follow complex therapy activities for the young people we support.
To recognise and suggestion opportunities to adapt and modify therapy programmes, alongside the wider team.
Building strong relationships with our supported individuals, their families and our wider care team within Orbis.
Creating reports to monitor and document all support given/needed by our young people.

About us

Orbis Education & Care is a sector-leading provider of specialist services for children and adults with complex needs associated with autism. We specialise in providing individualised placements for unique individuals.

Date posted

09 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,100 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

L0052-22-2120

Job locations

Vision Court

Caxton Place

Pentwyn

Cardiff

CF23 8HA

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be a successful Occupational Therapy Practitioner with Orbis Education and Care, youll need:

An NVQ/QFC Level 3 in Social Care, or Equivalent would be desirable
Experience supporting people with autism and/or learning difficulties.
An understanding of different communication systems (PECS, Makaton, Teacch eg.)
The ability to drive would be advantageous for this role.

In return for your Skills and Expertise, youll receive:

Salary of £23,100 per year, based on 37.5 hours per week.
Paid induction programme with classroom based and practical learning
Fully funded DBS and Social Care Wales registration.
Competitive annual leave allowance
Career progression opportunities
Access to our Salary Financing Service.
Medicash (after probation)
Company pension scheme.
Access to our Orbis For You Benefits package including discounts to major national retailers and restaurants.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be a successful Occupational Therapy Practitioner with Orbis Education and Care, youll need:

An NVQ/QFC Level 3 in Social Care, or Equivalent would be desirable
Experience supporting people with autism and/or learning difficulties.
An understanding of different communication systems (PECS, Makaton, Teacch eg.)
The ability to drive would be advantageous for this role.

In return for your Skills and Expertise, youll receive:

Salary of £23,100 per year, based on 37.5 hours per week.
Paid induction programme with classroom based and practical learning
Fully funded DBS and Social Care Wales registration.
Competitive annual leave allowance
Career progression opportunities
Access to our Salary Financing Service.
Medicash (after probation)
Company pension scheme.
Access to our Orbis For You Benefits package including discounts to major national retailers and restaurants.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience supporting people with autism and/or learning difficulties.

Driving

Desirable

The ability to drive would be advantageous for this role.

Qualifications

Desirable

An NVQ/QFC Level 3 in Social Care, or Equivalent would be desirable
An understanding of different communication systems (PECS, Makaton, Teach eg.)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience supporting people with autism and/or learning difficulties.

Driving

Desirable

The ability to drive would be advantageous for this role.

Qualifications

Desirable

An NVQ/QFC Level 3 in Social Care, or Equivalent would be desirable
An understanding of different communication systems (PECS, Makaton, Teach eg.)

Employer details

Employer name

Orbis Education and Care

Address

Vision Court

Caxton Place

Pentwyn

Cardiff

CF23 8HA

Employer's website

https://www.orbis-group.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Orbis Education and Care

Address

Vision Court

Caxton Place

Pentwyn

Cardiff

CF23 8HA

Employer's website

https://www.orbis-group.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Consultant

Nada Siddiqui

Nada.Siddiqui@orbis-group.co.uk

07734378948

Date posted

09 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,100 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

L0052-22-2120

Job locations

Vision Court

Caxton Place

Pentwyn

Cardiff

CF23 8HA

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