Description:
In 2024, make a difference in disability. At SACARE we deliver peace of mind, no matter the path. We have been innovating and genuinely raising the standard of care for people living with disabilities for 27 years, a commitment we made as a South Australian family-owned business well before the NDIS existed. Across diverse disciplines, we employ over 450 team members in SA, and we continue to grow in a time of change. Our reputation for thinking differently about service delivery and as an employer of choice sets us apart from other service providers and our employees across the organisation.
About the opportunity:
Join our ever-growing team at SACARE as an Occupational Therapist today! We are currently on the lookout for experienced OTs to work either Full Time or Part Time across or accommodation and community services.
As the Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in the delivery of high quality, coordinated, efficient and evidence-based services to SACARE clients. You will use your expert knowledge to provide assessment, implement high quality therapeutic interventions, strategies and review and evaluate the needs of the clients, to enable them to achieve their desired goals. You will provide supervision, support, mentoring and training to Occupational Therapy students and support workers.
About You:
To be considered for this role, you will be passionate and committed to providing a client-centered and individualised intensive care approach. Ideally, you will also be able to demonstrate exceptional communication skills, a genuine, compassionate nature and a commitment to engage with our culture and the values SACARE live and breathe.
- Tertiary qualifications (bachelor’s degree or higher) in Occupational Therapy
- Current registration with AHPRA and OT Australia
- Proven experience in provision of disability specific and rehabilitation therapy services with adults
- Experience assessing and prescribing complex Assistive Technology and home modifications.
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of client needs in relation to report writing for NDIS and other funding bodies.
- FIMs/WeeFims training and experience
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a drive to improve the quality of life for our participants.
- Ability to work autonomously in a complex environment with multiple demands and tight timelines.
- Understanding and experience of NDIS and other disability funding bodies.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening & Working with Children check
- Current and unrestricted South Australian Driver's License
- Satisfactory completion of Child Safe Environments training (can be provided by SACARE )
- COVID19 Vaccination plus booster
What’s in it for you?
At SACARE we pride ourselves on having a fun, engaging, and comfortable workplace for our Staff and support them as much as we can! Check out some of the benefits of working at SACARE:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Flexible working environment
- Onsite gym and regular PT sessions with our in-house trainer
- Discounts with banking and health insurance
- Social events
- Great team culture (we work hard and make sure we have fun along the way)
If you are interested in becoming a part of an exceptionally supportive organisation that challenges the status quo and drives innovation across the industry, please apply now!
**Please note all applicants must be permitted to work in Australia. **
SACARE is an Equal Opportunities employer. We have a duty of care to ensure you are not knowingly placed in a role that risks your work health and safety and has specific roles that may, given their genuine occupational requirement fall under an exemption under Section 34 (2) of the Equal Opportunity Act, (SA) 1984 (the Act).
SACARE is committed to child safety, safeguarding and zero tolerance. We take seriously our responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults we support. All applicants and employees must provide mandatory screening checks. Only applicants with Australian Working Rights should apply. Indigenous Australians and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.