About the role
Earn £32,000 per annum dependant on skills and experience plus Health Cash Plan saving £1140+ Home, a place where you belong Join our Occupational Therapy team and help customers live more independently, safely and confidently. It's a rewarding role where your expertise creates real change, helping customers take part in daily life, their community and the opportunities that are important to them.
What youll do
Carry out person-centred assessments to understand how a customer's health, abilities and environment affect their daily life and independence Work with customers to set meaningful goals and create practical plans that support progress, confidence and wellbeing Help customers develop skills, overcome barriers and take part in everyday activities at home and in their community Provide clear occupational therapy advice and guidance to colleagues, helping them deliver consistent and effective support Work closely with families, carers and partner professionals to make sure support is joined up and customer focused Manage a varied caseload, review progress and maintain clear records that support safe and effective practice Why join us This is more than a job.
Its a chance to use your occupational therapy skills to help people live the life they choose. You have A degree in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration and a strong understanding of occupational therapy and person-centred practice Experience of assessing people with physical health, mental health, cognitive, learning or communication needs Great listening skills and the ability to build positive relationships that put customers at the heart of decisions.
Confidence working collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to achieve the best outcomes for customers Knowledge of professional standards, clinical guidance and balanced risk management approaches. A positive, solution-focused approach with a genuine passion for helping people live the life they choose Stronger together We do our best work when were ourselves. Thats why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work!
The practical bits Temporary (12 months), full time (37.5 hpw)providing support to vulnerable young people. The office base for this role will be Mercury House; however, the position will involve working across three supported accommodation services located in Brandon, Consett, and Shotton Colliery providing support to vulnerable young people Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. You'll spend one day a week at each supported accommodation service, with the remaining two days supporting Central Resource Teams (CRT) across the region, helping to improve service delivery and share best practice.
You also need an Enhanced with barring list DBS check (we pay) Whats in it for you? 34 days leave, rising to 39 (this includes bank holidays and a me day) 2 paid volunteering days each year Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary) Instant access to pay with Stream 800+ discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more Find out more For reasonable adjustments email .
Occupational Therapist - Community Care in Durham employer: Home Group Limited
At Home Group, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning Customer Service Centre that values both our customers and our employees. As a Performance Leader in Newcastle upon Tyne, you'll enjoy a supportive work culture that fosters personal growth through mentoring and coaching, alongside generous benefits like 34 days of leave and a matching pension scheme. Join us to lead a high-performing team and make a meaningful impact in a workplace recognised as one of the UK's Great Places to Work!
