We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide quality support and care to our residents at Caron Group, a family of care homes across mid and south Wales.

• Conduct occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, evaluating occupational performance and enabling residents to achieve independence, productivity, and leisure/wellbeing.
• Develop occupational therapy goals as part of residents' care plans through co-production and effective communication with residents, nursing teams, and external healthcare professionals.
• Support and educate residents and staff on aspects of occupational therapy, including rehabilitation programs, and ensure families are informed of plans in place.
• Participate in formal and informal reporting, including documentation on care home care planning software.
• Contribute to the company's clinical care department, relating to clinical governance arrangements and quality assurance.
• Maintain understanding and knowledge of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care.
• Participate in clinical effectiveness and clinical audit procedures, interpreting outcomes and relating to occupational therapy practice.
• Carry out and assist with risk assessments to guide practice, resident safety, and staff safety.
• Demonstrate and critically evaluate current research, applying it to practice within the care home.
• Maintain a professional portfolio to count towards CPD, recording learning outcomes through participation in internal and external development opportunities.
• Be involved in planning, evaluation, clinical pathways, and protocols within the care home/region.
• Utilize IT skills to produce reports and contribute to care planning using electronic care planning software.

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to travel within a geographical area.
• Proficient in computer/IT skills.
• Additional clinical or healthcare-related experience.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Experience of working within a care home.

• A competitive rate.
• Training towards professional development.
• Employee Referral Programme.
• Bluelight Discount Card (eligibility to apply).
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme.

Caron Group is a family of care homes across mid and south Wales, committed to providing quality care and ensuring that privacy, dignity, and choice for our residents are at the core of everything we do.