About The Role

We are looking for a dedicated individual to join the organisation as an Occupational Therapist and be a part of our multi-disciplinary team. As an Occupational Therapist you will make a key contribution to providing effective person-centred support within our Meaningful Life Model. This describes our inclusive way of working which aims to make sure that individuals in our care have a voice so that they can be actively involved in their education, care and support.

About the role

As an Occupational Therapist you will provide a service to the young people (aged between 8 and 19 years). You will support individuals to develop skills to enable them to actively participate in a lifestyle of their choosing. You will have the opportunity to build meaningful therapeutic relationships with the individuals we support and every day you will be able to see the impact that your support has on their learning and quality of life.

As an Occupational Therapist you will have some knowledge and understanding of the occupational needs of a client group with learning disability, autism and complex needs and will build upon this understanding of needs throughout all individual interactions to bring about best practice in all aspects of engagement and a structured induction or Preceptorship Programme.

About You

About you

You will already have a professional qualification in Occupational Therapy, current professional registration with HCPC and, ideally, be a member of The Royal College of Occupational Therapists or you are awaiting confirmation of these due to recent completion of Occupational Therapy training.

Experience, either life experience, placement or in post, working in relevant areas (e.g. learning disability, specialist school settings, mental health settings) will be of benefit and demonstrating a passion for supporting people with these needs is essential. You will be proactive in seeking advice and support for your own professional development and clinical decision making.

We are seeking a dynamic, resilient and motivated individual who can demonstrate a commitment to an evolving service and delivering effective and evidenced service initiatives. A willingness to undertake post graduate training in sensory integration is essential.

About Kisimul Group

Kisimul provides residential care, supported living and education services for people who have a learning disability and people with a diagnosis of autism and a range of associated complex needs. At Kisimul we’re dedicated to helping the people we support expand their life skills, abilities and experiences as part of our therapeutic community and meaningful life model. Our ethos is to put individual needs, values, aspirations and outcomes at the centre of everything we do providing holistic care and lifelong learning in a nurturing, supportive environment that encourages personal growth and development.

Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication here are just a few of the great benefits Kisimul

Excellent supervision opportunities, continued professional development, training opportunities and development opportunities for clinical and non-clinical duties
To be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to learn from your colleagues, working together to enhance young people’s lives
Life assurance
Fantastic Refer a Friend Scheme
Blue Light Card offering discounts in over 15,000 stores and restaurants

For an informal discussion about the role please contact the Occupational Therapy Lead, Louise Kennedy-Taylor, on 01522 868279

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