Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Male
Location: Hybrid, Head Office and also North East based
Salary: £28,000 per annum (FTE)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm)

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified and Registered Occupational Therapist
• Active HCPC registration
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Occupational Therapist to join our North East team. You will work within your professional and regulatory boundaries to support individuals with a range of complex care and support needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy in line with HCPC standards and NICE guidelines.
• Oversee clinical needs and care plans for individuals we support, ensuring safe and effective service delivery.
• Support the development and delivery of bespoke supported care packages, particularly for those with complex needs.
• Provide training to colleagues in both mandatory and specialist areas, ensuring staff are confident and competent in their roles.
• Collaborate with Service Managers, Team Leads, Rehabilitation Assistants, and Support Workers, delegating tasks where appropriate.
• Engage directly with individuals receiving support, their families, and relevant external professionals and commissioners.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to a high standard of care and compliance.
• Support internal audits and external inspections by adhering to company policies and contributing to quality standards.

What You’ll Receive

• Permanent contract with consistent 37.5 hours per week
• 5.6 weeks’ paid annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave, based on service
• Retirement and death in service benefits, based on service
• Cash healthcare plan, including dental, optical and physio (based on service)
• Employee Assistance Programme for mental, financial, and physical wellbeing
• Funded Continuous Professional Development, including:
• NVQ courses
• Positive Behaviour Support certification
• In-house training delivered by allied professionals
• Paid enhanced DBS check
• Colleague referral scheme – earn up to £200 bonus (T&Cs apply)
• Access to the Blue Light Card with discounts from major retailers
• Employee of the Quarter scheme recognising outstanding contributions

Who Are We?

At KEYFORT Group, we deliver personalised care and support to individuals with a variety of conditions and disabilities, including brain injuries, neurological conditions, learning disabilities, spinal injuries, and mental health needs. We only work with individuals where we believe we can deliver outstanding, person-centred care.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and protecting adults and children. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please Note: If you have not heard from us within 7 working days of the advert closing, your application has not been successful on this occasion.