Occupational Therapy Assistant
United Kingdom
- ~£25,105.40 per year
- Full Time
- Posted 3 days ago
- United Kingdom
Position required: Occupational Therapy Assistant
Location: Acacia Hall, Friesthorpe, Lincolnshire
Salary: £25,105.40
Hours: 38 hours (full time), part time can be considered.
Annual Leave: 40 days per annum for a full-time position (pro rata for part time position)
At Kisimul Group we aim to offer the best possible care, education and vocational opportunities for individuals, often with a diagnosis of autism, who have a learning disability and complex needs and might present with behaviours of distress. Kisimul is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Are you a dedicated person wanting to join the organisation as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and be a part of a multi-disciplinary team? Then this is the role for you!
We recognise that each and every member of the team has an important role to play in the care of the individuals we support. Within our Meaningful Life Model, it is with your dedication, passion and hard work that we can deliver excellent person-centered care and meaningful outcomes that will truly benefit the individuals we support.
About the role
This role will be fulfilling with the opportunity to have a real impact on improving the lives of the individuals who use our services.
The purpose of the role is to support individuals to develop their ability to perform and participate in activities of daily living as part of Kisimul’s Meaningful Life Model.
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you would follow therapy plans and carry out interventions with the individuals within the service in a variety of environments under the guidance and supervision of the Occupational Therapist. You would also support with the delivery of training and provide role modelling and coaching to support staff to carry out therapeutic approaches.
You would provide a service to the individuals at Acacia Hall, both the school and residential settings. You will have the opportunity to build long term relationships with individuals and every day you will be able to see the impact that your support has on their learning and quality of life.