Community Occupational Therapist

You’re invited to join our passionate Occupational Therapy team, who are changing lives of adults in the community with neurological conditions. We will help you develop a tailored skills development programme so you can build strong skills working in the community.

You will receive regular training, on-site occupational therapy supervision and case support, and work on a team supported by high quality on-site administration.

We are looking for highly motivated and passionate Occupational Therapists to join our team, to support adults with neurological conditions to live as safely and independently at home.

Our early career/ graduate programme is designed to establish your skills and maximise your growth and confidence over a dedicated 12-month programme.

You will have the opportunity to develop your skills across different areas, including Assistive technology, Home modifications, and Electronic Assistive Technology access.

The Capable Spaces difference

• Develop your clinical skills in a focussed scope of practice
• Be supported by a team of LOCAL senior OTs, each with over 20 years of experience
• Competitive Base Salary (Graded pay scale, based on experience) + Super + Car Allowance + laptop + phone
• Cater your caseload around your skills, passion and workload capacity through our fortnightly intake meetings
• KPIs: Realistic and manageable
• Training: Tailored Skill Development– Develop your skills and competencies progressively, weekly 1:1 face to face supervision, monthly peer group supervision, case discussion, weekly education sessions, annual training allowance
• Hours: Full-time role. Part-time will be considered for suitable applicants.
• Team building: Team is very important to us! We provide monthly lunches, fortnightly team meetings, annual planning days and options to be engaged in programmes developed by our team.
• Well-Being supervision: Our team member’s well-being is critical to our team success. You will receive bi-monthly external well-being supervision with an external specialist
• Relocation allowance for interstate applicants
• 12 and 24-month bonuses offered
• Flexible working conditions
• Paid parental leave (after 1 year of service)
• Your own workstation and resources for your role

Your Responsibilities

• Deliver high level community occupational therapy services for adults in the community. This may include clients with conditions such as progressive neurological conditions, amputations, acquired brain injury, dementia, intellectual disability, aged care, musculoskeletal conditions, traumatic injuries, palliative care, spinal cord injury and complex conditions
• Demonstrate experience in, or willingness to learn: home modifications, assistive technology, and electronic assistive technology access
• Be committed to working collaboratively in team, as well as able to work independently
• Have demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills, with willingness to learn reporting requirements such as required for NDIS, functional assessments, ADL assessments, equipment requests and home modifications reports

Selection Criteria

• Occupational Therapy Degree with current AHPRA Registration
• Experience in home visiting and community OT experience, or willingness to develop skills in this area
• Clinical experience, student placements or demonstrated interest in home modifications, assistive technology, and electronic assistive technology
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in report writing
• All applicants must have full working rights in Australia, a valid Driver’s License, vehicle for home visits, NDIS worker Screening check, and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Capable Spaces
Founded in 2018, Capable Spaces aims to restore optimism and hope in challenging situations for adults with neurological conditions, so they can live with dignity and empowerment. We aim to work at a high standard, and we refer clients to other services if that’s not within the scope of our team. Our community-focussed model of holistic care gives back to our clients and their carers through providing free Wellbeing Connect support, for grief and loss, and bereavement care support.
Enquiries: Call our office on (02) 4081 0817 or email team@capablespaces.com.au to arrange an introductory Zoom catchup, and coordinate your interview appointment

To Apply: Submit your application including your CV and introduction letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages) to karen.maurer@capablespaces.com.au

Capable Spaces is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace diversity & inclusion, and we encourage applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. Applications close Sunday 30^th October 2022, 4pm