Specialist Occupational Therapist FTC - Leeds, Garforth
Client: The Disabilities Trust
Location: Garforth, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 429a27a9ad5e
Job Views: 8
Posted: 26.04.2025
Expiry Date: 10.06.2025
Job Description:
Specialist Occupational Therapist (FTC 12 Month)
Location: Leeds - Daniel Yorath House, LS25 1HA
Salary: £35,392 to £42,618 pro rata DOE
Hours: 21 Hours per week
Why join us?
Brainkind is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units, and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support individuals in regaining lost skills. We treat a range of brain injuries resulting from trauma, illness, substance abuse, and more, helping individuals recover and meet their personal goals.
Our employees are passionate and dedicated, fostering a team spirit across our services. You'll work alongside amazing colleagues who support each other.
The Role:
You will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team using the neurobehavioral model, focusing on person-centred, evidence-based rehabilitation. The service is a community-based inpatient setting led by a consultant neuropsychologist, addressing complex needs including cognitive, behavioural, physical, and emotional difficulties following brain injury. You will have the opportunity to work holistically with service users to address all aspects of recovery, aiming for maximal independence and participation in social, leisure, and vocational activities.
We offer access to specialist training, supervision, and development opportunities, encouraging involvement in service development and research. Flexibility, creativity, and autonomy are supported in your role.
About you:
* A diploma or degree in occupational therapy and registered with HCPC
* Ability to work autonomously with experience in neurological rehabilitation
* Strong prioritisation and caseload management skills
* Excellent communication and report writing skills
* Ability to formulate complex risk assessments
* Experience supervising and training others
* A valid UK driving licence
Rewards:
* Competitive salary of £35,392 - £42,618 DOE pro rata
* 38 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro-rata)
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Training and support
* Group life assurance
* Company pension
* Eye voucher scheme
* Long service and staff awards
* Free parking
* Nationwide employee discounts on dining and shopping
* Blue Light Card for NHS, emergency services, social care, and armed forces discounts
We welcome applications from candidates requiring sponsorship. We prioritize employee wellbeing and career development, providing necessary training and learning opportunities. To join our team, please click the Apply Now button. All successful candidates will undergo compliance checks, including DBS checks. Brainkind is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, offering various policies and forums to support employees from all backgrounds.
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