Occupational Therapist

Locala Community Stroke Service provides comprehensive care for adults in community settings after stroke. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our team to cover maternity leave. The service is based at Mill Hill Community Health Centre in Huddersfield. It provides high quality care to patients in their own homes, community rehabilitation facilities and care homes. This role requires a motivated and dynamic person to work within this established service and it is essential that you are able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Experience of treating patients that have had a stroke or neurological conditions and experience in delegating to support workers is desirable. There are opportunities to train staff and support developments within the team. Good communication skills and flexibility are essential qualities. If you are able to use your own initiative, be flexible in your approach, and are motivated to be part of a developing service, come and join us.

This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and you must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post. Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and as such any disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.

Benefits:

• Flexible working – We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work‑life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
• Generous pension – We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.