About this job
Care home
Kavanagh Place
1 Rumney Road
1 Rumney Road
Liverpool
L4 1UB
Region
North West
Salary
£34,196 per annum
Type
Permanent - Full Time
Position: Physiotherapist
Care home: Kavanagh Place & Brook View
Location: Kirkdale, Liverpool L4 1UB & Aintree University Hospital Site, Longmoor Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool L9 7JU
Contract type: 40 hours per week
Rate: Up to £34,196 per annum
Care home CQC rating: Good
Are you a positive and encouraging people person who loves to see people making progress? Join us as our new Physiotherapist covering across the Merseyside are at Kavanagh Place care home & Brook View in Liverpool.
As a Physiotherapist with us, you’ll support our residents with a high-quality physiotherapy service throughout their journey with us. You’ll play a key role in empowering them and maximising their independence.
This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference every day.
You’ll build relationships with the people you support, and see the progress they make through ongoing care, which is extremely rewarding.
About Exemplar Health Care
Kavanagh Place & Brook View are part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.
We support adults living with complex mental health needs, complex dementia and physical disabilities. The home's Abbey Unit is exclusively for people who identify as male.
As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.
About the role
Our Physiotherapists provide specialist assessments, clinical diagnoses and interventions to support people to maintain optimal muscle function, limit/delay deterioration and regain movement and mobility where possible.
You’ll work as part of a wider Clinical Team to create person-centred care and rehabilitation plans that maintain and build people’s abilities, support them to achieve their physiotherapy goals and evaluate their outcomes.
No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
being responsible for a clinical caseload
working alongside the people we support, their loved ones and professionals to develop and deliver person-centred physiotherapy interventions
collaborating closely with the Therapy Team (Occupational Therapist, Therapy Assistant and Activities Coordinators)
carrying out assessments
maintaining accurate records for people receiving physiotherapy
promoting choice, dignity and independence.
Download our job description to read more:
https://brochures.exemplarhc.com/view/1030006691/
About you
Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
You’re someone who also has:
a thorough understanding of physiotherapy best practice
the ability to demonstrate an excellent range of physiotherapy interventions and treatments
a kind and caring approach
a sense of humour and fun
a positive, can-do attitude
lots of enthusiasm to encourage and motivate others
creative thinking and sound organisational skills
great listening and communication skills.
To apply for this role, you must have a BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy and be HCPC registered.
What we offer
We offer great rewards and perks including:
regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
retail and lifestyle discounts
free DBS check
24/7 counselling and support
Blue Light Card eligibility.
How to apply
Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.
For an informal chat about joining us, call us on 07538 589181 or email chughes@exemplarhc.com
Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
About Exemplar Health Care
Exemplar Health Care operates over 50 care homes across the UK and is the nation’s leading provider of complex care.
Our commitment to quality is reflected in our homes, where the percentage of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' CQC ratings far exceeds the national average.
Unlike other providers, our staffing levels are based on individual need. This means you’ll have more time to provide truly person-centered care, making a real difference in the lives of those you support.
Our care
The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.
Induction
Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.
Career development
Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.
Colleague wellbeing
Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.
Rewards and benefits
From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.
Colleague stories
From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.
Getting to Kavanagh Place
Directions to Kavanagh Place
Kavanagh Place is a short drive from the M58 and M62, and other major roads including the A565, A59 and A580.
It's 0.6 miles, or a three minute drive, from Goodison Park football ground, and 0.4 miles, or a two minute drive, from Kirkdale train station.
There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available in the surrounding area.
Public transport to Kavanagh Place
The home is a short walk from several bus stops.
Rumney Place bus stop in both directions (stop IDs: merdamda and merdamdg), which is accessed by bus 159.
Rumney Road bus stop (stop ID: merdamdm), which is accessed by buses 58, 58A and 159.
Goofall Street bus stop (stop ID: merdamdj), which is accessed by buses 58, 58A and 159.
There's also a train station in the local area.
Kirkdale - 0.4 miles away (nine minute walk or five minutes on the 159 bus).