Main characteristics
- Location
- Headington, Oxfordshire
- Company
- Service Care Solutions
- Salary
- £20 - £25/hour £250 Welcome Bonus
- Employment type
- Temporary
- Category
- Medical / Pharmaceutical / Scientific
Job summary
The contract duration is for 3 months with the likelihood of extension. This is a full-time placement, although part-time hours can be considered. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9-5 however these hours are flexible.Shifts: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00
Location: Warneford Hospital, Highfield Unit - Oxford, OX3 7JX
Pay: £20/£25 p/h LTD & £250 Sign-Up Bonus
Job Purpose - Band 5/6 Occupational Therapist
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, carrying a defined clinical caseload for individuals. The successful candidate will provide Occupational Therapy for Adults with mental health conditions, both over the phone and face-to-face.
Key Responsibilities
Postholder will provide high quality and evidence based occupational therapy assessment and interventions, both group and individual, to people who access services and their carers/supporters/family members, in line with the occupational therapy pathways.
Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary.
Knowledge in using MOHO and/or MoCA assessments i.e COSA, ACIS, Creative Participation Tool and writing reports based on these assessments.
Knowledge of creating and implementing sensory schedules and/or sensory diets with Young People.
The ability to explore sensory preferences with young people.
To facilitate / co-facilitate groups with a range of different young people i.e eating disorders, emotional dysregulated, ASD.
Complete functional assessments i.e. cooking assessments, community assessments.
Good communication skills with Young People, families, and other professionals.
Have a very good understanding of risk assessing and risk management.
Previous experience of leading OTA's or junior staff would be preferable.
Requirements
Occupational Therapy qualification
HCPC Registration
Experience working with Young People who suffer from Mental Health difficulties such as eating disorders and ASD
Benefits
Four weekly payroll runs
£250 training allowance
Excellent pay rates
Exceptional referral bonuses
Specialists mental health consultants offering single point of contact
Frequent notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email
Ltd & PAYE payment options available
Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS trusts offering mental health services and over 200 local authorities.
FREE DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services
FREE Occupational Health Check and Immunisations
Are you happy with your current agency? At SCS, we believe in rewarding your loyalty and hard-work!
£150 Agency Switch Bonus - If you're unhappy with your current agency or simply fancy a change, Service Care Solutions will give you £150 for bringing your current contract to us.
£250 Welcome Bonus - We are offering a Welcome Bonus of £250, paid after completion of 150 hours in your new placement
£250 Referral Bonus - Simply refer your friend. If they get the role, we'll give you £250. That's £1000 if you refer 4 friends - easy money whilst helping out your friends and family
Benefits: £250 Welcome Bonus
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