Job summary
Salary: £37,280 - £39,152
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: TBC after shortlisting
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Adult Community Team - Inspiring Independence, Nurturing Wellbeing
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to work within the Advice and Contact Team who shares our passion for the community and takes pride in their work.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop both personally and professionally, whether you are newly qualified or looking for a change and are interested in the work we do.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a supportive and established team, developing a service that has a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do.This is a fast-paced, high-performing team who look at prevention and supporting our customers of Wiltshire.
You will have a varied caseload and manage OT workstreams and referrals that come into the team, and as part of our preceptorship model you will receive regular supervision and support.
You will need to hold a professional qualification in Occupational Therapy or have a qualification pending.
We are looking for someone who uses creativity, independent analysis and judgement to support individuals to meet agreed outcomes, and is passionate about adapting an individuals environment to improve independence and quality of life.
About us
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That is why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services.
We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details on this role, please contact Lorraine Janes, Team Manager - Advice & Contact & FAB Team via email at Lorraine.Janes@wiltshire.gov.uk
While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
To uphold standards of practice for Occupational Therapists as determined by the
regulatory body, the Health and Care Professions Council and the Professional Standards
and Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the Royal College of Occupational
Therapists.
To undertake occupational therapy assessments with customers. To plan for the provision
of support and/ or services with customers in order to assist them meet their outcomes and
to live as independently as possible fulfilling their individual potential.
To support carers to continue in their role.
To deliver this service in accordance with the statutory responsibilities as set out within
social care and housing legislation.
To ensure that the primary responsibility of safeguarding adults is delivered in accordance
with the law and local policy and guidance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
To uphold standards of practice for Occupational Therapists as determined by the
regulatory body, the Health and Care Professions Council and the Professional Standards
and Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the Royal College of Occupational
Therapists.
To undertake occupational therapy assessments with customers. To plan for the provision
of support and/ or services with customers in order to assist them meet their outcomes and
to live as independently as possible fulfilling their individual potential.
To support carers to continue in their role.
To deliver this service in accordance with the statutory responsibilities as set out within
social care and housing legislation.
To ensure that the primary responsibility of safeguarding adults is delivered in accordance
with the law and local policy and guidance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy (Diploma or Degree).
- Registered with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist.
- Evidence of appropriate work experience and reflective learning from placement experience whilst qualifying as an Occupational Therapist and of appropriate professional and personal development relevant to length of post qualifying experience.
Specific Requirements:
Essential
- Ability to travel on a daily basis and to undertake visits to customers in their own homes or in other settings. For example, hospital.
- To be flexible and work in other teams as required.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of delivering adaptations through the Disabled Facilities Grant process.
- Has up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the safeguarding of adults.
- Experience of working with adults.
- A self-starter, well organised person who is passionate about delivery of high quality customer-centric services and can contribute proactively as a team member.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a variety of ways and levels.
- Literate, numerate with good computer skills.
- Must be able to write clear, accurate and evidence informed documentation.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
Desirable
- Knowledge of reablement to support and promote independence.
- Experience of providing major adaptations using Disabled Facilities Grants.
- Knowledge of manual handling.
- Experience of working in a social care setting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy (Diploma or Degree).
- Registered with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist.
- Evidence of appropriate work experience and reflective learning from placement experience whilst qualifying as an Occupational Therapist and of appropriate professional and personal development relevant to length of post qualifying experience.
Specific Requirements:
Essential
- Ability to travel on a daily basis and to undertake visits to customers in their own homes or in other settings. For example, hospital.
- To be flexible and work in other teams as required.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of delivering adaptations through the Disabled Facilities Grant process.
- Has up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the safeguarding of adults.
- Experience of working with adults.
- A self-starter, well organised person who is passionate about delivery of high quality customer-centric services and can contribute proactively as a team member.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a variety of ways and levels.
- Literate, numerate with good computer skills.
- Must be able to write clear, accurate and evidence informed documentation.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
Desirable
- Knowledge of reablement to support and promote independence.
- Experience of providing major adaptations using Disabled Facilities Grants.
- Knowledge of manual handling.
- Experience of working in a social care setting.
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).
Additional information
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).
