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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist. You will be joining a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
The team is passionate, innovative and works together to build the capacity and skills of the children, families, young people, and adults that we support. We are committed to best practice and our service excellence framework underpins all that we do.
The organisation places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive team culture and embracing work-life balance. This role offers flexible working options, including the ability to work from home.
The ideal candidate will uphold a positive and dynamic environment, that is well supported with clinical supervision, whole discipline, inter-discipline supervision and support, mentorship, peer support, alongside encouragement for your teams personal career development.
Why Work for us?
Our teams are the heart of what we do here at Newcastle Anglican. As a part of the team, you have access to the following great benefits:
* Fleet Cars available for use
* Professional development support and study days
* 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner pay.
* Salary Packaging on a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight
* Up to 40% on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
* Meals & Entertainment Salary packaging up to $2,650
* Access to Fitness Passport (over 300+gyms)
* Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
* Career and development opportunities
* Flexible work options
* Dynamic, positive work environment with mentorship available
* The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team of multi-disciplinary clinicians
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* Degree qualification(s) in Occupational Therapy and a minimum of 1 years' experience providing OT support with a focus on best practice and clinical excellence
* Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
* Demonstrated experience prioritising workloads and managing clients with disabilities
* Demonstrated commitment to Continuing Professional Development, Evidenced Based Practice, and measuring clinical outcomes
* Ability to work collaboratively with the team and other service providers
* Knowledge of confidentiality principles and WHS responsibilities.
* Valid NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) and NDIS Worker Screening Check, Police Check, First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
* NSW Driver's Licence
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Experience / knowledge in:
* Providing Occupational Therapy in a child's natural environment (home, school or community)
* Delivering trauma informed care
* Understanding of the current trends and approaches underpinning the provision of early intervention services to children with a disability
* Contribute to the development and implementation of behaviour support plans
* Supporting people with mental health issues
Who we are?
Formally known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
For more information on who we are and the work we do, visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au.
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Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.
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Samaritans is here to support and help people through tough times. We give our help unconditionally with care and respect, empowering individuals to build their resilience and find their place in the community. Our belief in social justice means we stand up for what is right and are not afraid to amplify the voices of people in our society who go unheard.
Samaritans is here to support people in their early years of life through our work in foster care, family support and preservation.
We are here to enrich and empower people's lives through our disability support and mental health programs.
Samaritans is here for everyone. People are diverse, and so are we.
Samaritans is here to support and help people through tough times. We give our help unconditionally with care and respect, empowering individuals to build their resilience and find their place in the community. Our belief in social justice means we stand up for what is right and are not afraid to amplify the voices of people in our society who go unheard.
Samaritans is here to support people in their early years of life through our work in foster care, family support and preservation.
We are here to enrich and empower people's lives through our disability support and mental health programs.
Samaritans is here for everyone. People are diverse, and so are we.
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