Occupational Therapist (Care Home)
Occupational Therapist (Care Home)
Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate
Westgate House Care Centre, located in Ware, Hertfordshire, is part of a family-run, award-winning care home group. We support elderly residents with a range of nursing needs. While our home has 109 beds in total, it also features a dedicated 13-bed Intermediate Care Unit, complete with its own private rehabilitation gym.
We are now looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team on a permanent basis. You will provide Occupational Therapy assessment, advice and rehabilitation to residents discharged from hospital for further rehabilitation. You will be an experienced Occupational Therapist with good clinical knowledge within a rehabilitation unit.
About this role
Full time or Part time - minimum of 24 hours a week, covering 3 days, 8 hours shifts.
Undertake OT assessments and provide rehabilitation to residents discharged from hospital and the community, for further rehabilitation
Provide OT advice to residents, carers, family and multidisciplinary team members
Conduct off site access visits as necessary to identify equipment requirements and ensure safe discharge
Attend Multidisciplinary Team meetings to review our residents needs and plan discharge
Accurately maintain records and document in a timely manner
Attend and participate in team meetings and in-service training
Provide training to care staff on assembly of equipment for residents
As part of a team within a Nursing Home, take interest in our residents throughout the home, as well as with the Intermediate Care Clients and assist in activities for residents providing exercise where appropriate
Ensure Health & Safety standards are monitored and any shortfalls identified and reported to the Home Manager
Have full knowledge of, and take responsibility, to ensure adherence to infection control policies and procedures at all times
Why Work at Westgate?
We want our people to feel valued, supported and rewarded. As part of the Westgate Healthcare team, you’ll have access to:
Competitive pay rates, with enhanced rates for weekend working.
Equal pay for young workers — colleagues under 25 are paid the same rate as staff aged 25+.
Stream, helping you improve your financial wellbeing with early access to your wages and exclusive discounts at some of the UK’s favourite retailers.
Blue Light Card and access to a range of additional employee discount schemes, including Byond Prepayment Card, Extras Discounts and Cycle to Work.
Employee referral scheme — earn up to £500 for a successful referral.
Employee recognition schemes including Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards, alongside team-building and social events.
Financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity.
A comprehensive induction programme, combining online learning, in-person training, a specialist dementia immersive experience, and hands-on support within the home.
Training and development opportunities, with opportunities to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, so early application is encouraged.
Due to the high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.
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What you will need
Required criteria
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
- HCPC Registration
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A proactive, compassionate approach to care
Desired criteria
- Previous experience of working with the elderly is desirable but not essential as full training is provided





