Optalis is the Adult Social Care delivery partner on behalf of Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Council. Optalis is owned and funded by the two councils - it is not a private provider or an employment agency.
Occupational Therap ist - Rehabilitation 12 Month Contract; Full-Time, 37 hours per week - £35,308.92
The Optalis Short-Term Support and Rehabilitation Team (STS&R) provides six weeks of care and support to people who have recently been discharged from hospital, with the aim of restoring their confidence and independence in their own home. STS&R is a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Rehabilitation Care Assistants and Support Staff and provides support to customers across the Royal Borough of Maidenhead and Windsor.
We are recruiting an Occupational Therapist to support with the local NHS discharge and flow pathway, helping people return to their homes or, when not suitable, a community bed setting.
This role is on a fixed term 12-month contract for full-time hours. Working hours are 0845-1715 on Monday, and 0845-1645 Tuesday to Friday.
We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist who is registered with HCPC and has experience of rehabilitation and supporting people in the community. You'll work alongside a team of Optalis Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Care Assistants, as well as support staff from with the NHS and care homes providing a step-down service. As our customers receive a maximum of six weeks support, your caseload will be varied and will change regularly, truly making no two weeks the same.
As customers will be located across the Royal Borough as well as neighbouring boroughs, you must be able to drive and have your own vehicle for this role.
Working for Optalis you will also receive a range of benefits, including:
- A Perkbox rewards package offering discounts on cinema, shopping, health, travel and insurance.
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata) increasing annually to a maximum of 30 days, as well as 8 bank holidays and an extra day off for your birthday.
- An additional health and wellbeing day.
- A comprehensive paid training and development programme.
- Excellent career progression opportunities and support.
- As a valued and integral member of the team you will have a voice in the service and forums to be heard and make a difference.
- STAR awards - a reward scheme which recognises staff who have gone the extra mile.
- A generous pension scheme.
More details about this and other roles can be found on the Optalis website.
Optalis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and customers. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check and will need to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
This role is exempt fromthe Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The DBS clearance level required is Enhanced with Adult Barred list.