Occupational Therapy Assistant - WEST SUSSEX
We are Millbrook Healthcare, working in partnership with the NHS to supply necessary equipment and aids to support people in their day-to-day life. Our community equipment ranges from simple walking frames and crutches to more complex equipment such as beds, hoists, and pressure care equipment.
Having agreed to a new contract with the NHS, we have exciting opportunities to join our team in Littlehampton and be part of an established, innovative company with a great culture that offers excellent training and development opportunities.
We are currently looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the team at our West Sussex Community Equipment Service Centre based in Littlehampton. You'll be working as part of an engaged and motivated team for a company committed to reward and recognition for a job well done.
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will be responsible for working with Prescribers and the Specials Team at Millbrook Healthcare to ensure that the appropriate equipment is prescribed for service users' needs.
Millbrook is looking for an ambitious individual as we hope to progress this role into an Occupational Therapist position, where full training and support will be provided.
You may also be involved in the servicing and repair of equipment. We also carry out minor adaptations such as the installation of handrails and grab rails within the home, which can significantly impact giving people the confidence to live more independently.
About you:
* Experience and knowledge around care and social care systems
* Experience of working with vulnerable adults desirable
* Knowledge of community equipment
* Willingness to learn and develop your skills
* Demonstrable background of customer care skills
What can we offer you?
* £26,530 - £29,114 per annum in line with NHS Band 4 DOE
* 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:30
* Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus optional 5 unpaid days
* Company Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* A rewards scheme – 200+ exclusive perks and discounts from leading retailers and leisure outlets
Our ambition at Millbrook Healthcare is to become the leading provider in the assisted living sector while ensuring our core company values ‘CARES’ remain unchanged. We are always looking to recruit hardworking and talented individuals to become part of our ongoing growth and success. You’ll enjoy all the support and encouragement you need to reach your potential and develop a rewarding career along the way.
Care and respect for our colleagues and service users
Accountable and proud
Ready to learn and grow
Enhance our service users’ lives
Socially responsible, ethical and transparent
This role is working in a regulated activity and may be subject to a DBS disclosure, satisfactory references, and Social Media Screening.
No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.
Hours
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:30
* Millbrook Healthcare Group
Nutsey Lane
Southampton
SO40 3XJ
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