Occupational Therapist - Band 5/6

Job description

Job responsibilities

Were embracing a strengths-based approach and working within a community-led support model that builds on the assets and strengths of both people, families, and their local communities. Together, well focus on prevention, enablement, reablement and safety to promote independence and wellbeing. Well ensure that residents, families and communities have the right support in place and at the right time.

We provide a working environment that values professional supervision and offers the right balance between challenge and support. This provides our workforce with what they need to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. We work to ensure that innovation and evidence-based practice underpins what we do

As part of the Occupational Therapy Team, youll focus on preventing, reducing and delaying the need for care and support; providing advice, information, moving and handling assessments, equipment and adaptations to promote independence and wellbeing.

Agenda for Change terms and conditions apply

Band 5 or 6 depending on experience, salary range £28,407 - £42,618

Fixed term and permanent positions are available

Welcome Payment applicable, please make contact for additional details.

Relocation costs maybe applicable

We presently have an Occupational Therapy vacancy in the following area:-

Mid Truro/ St Austell. Contact Bonnie Old on 07531976348 or Verona Harvey on 07973813808.

This position will be subject to a enhanced criminal record disclosure check.

Whilst the location/work-base for this role may have been specified our evolving ways of working means that the role may require you to also work remotely (e.g., from home/other locations). We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.

We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here -flexible working options.

About You

You will need to be innovative with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to work well under pressure.

Cornwall Council Independence and Wellbeing Service is committed to assisting the Council in meeting the requirements of health and safety legislation and the fulfilment of the Councils legal responsibilities for the health, safety and welfare of its employees and others affected by the Authoritys activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to attached role profile

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Council

Address

New County Hall

Treyew Road

Truro

Cornwall

TR1 3AY

Employer's website

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)