About The Role
Occupational Therapy Practitioner (Part-Time) 25 hours per week at £12.00 per hour (£12,000 per annum based on a 40-week contract)
Location: Working between Ty Bronllys (Brecon) and Summergil (Presteigne)
Orbis Group supports incredible individuals, each with their own unique needs. As the saying goes, "Once you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve only met one person with autism." Our Occupational Therapy Practitioners understand this deeply, dedicating significant time to ensure a holistic, individual approach for each person we support. You’ll be integral providing meaningful therapeutic interventions, whilst meeting their sensory, functional, and vocational needs.
You will collaborate closely with our clinical teams to implement and adapt support programmes. Strong IT skills are essential, as accurate case notes and regular reporting are critical for success in this role. This role is based between Brecon and Presteigne and involves providing support across several schools in the area.
A Day in the Life of an Occupational Therapy Practitioner at Orbis Education and Care Involves:
Collaborative Therapy Implementation: Working with Occupational Therapists to follow and adjust complex therapy activities tailored for the young people we support.
Programme Adaptation: Identifying and suggesting opportunities to modify therapy programmes in collaboration with the wider team.
Relationship Building: Establishing strong connections with supported individuals, their families, and the wider Orbis care team.
Reporting: Creating detailed reports to monitor and document all support provided informing possible interventions, for the young people.Key Skills and Requirements:
Experience: Previous experience supporting people with autism.
Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills.
Organisational Skills: Ability to problem solve and provide outcome focussed interventions
Technical Skills: Proficient in IT for maintaining case notes and generating reports.
Driving: Ability to drive is advantageous.In Return for Your Skills and Expertise, You’ll Receive:
Health plan - after probation
'Refer a friend' scheme - earn up to £1000 per any successful permanent referral;
Eligibility for a 'Blue Light Card' for additional discounts at a range of retailers
Various opportunities to take part in therapy related trainings which would be advantageous for any students with aspirations within the field.How to apply:
Don't waste any more time, if you are ready to embark on a rewarding career as a Support Worker at Orbis Education and Care, we would love to hear from you. To apply please submit your CV using the 'apply' link.
Orbis Education and Care is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive and supportive working environment for all our employees