Job summary
Here in Leicester City Council, we are changing our attitudes, assumptions, and expectations so that the people we work with are able to live good lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, in communities who look out for one another, doing the things that matter to them.
Main duties of the job
As an OT you will be visiting peoples homes, listening to what matters to them and making sure they are at the centre of everything you do. Youll use the highest professional and clinical skills to assess for and arrange equipment and adaptations. Youll explore safe ways of moving and handling and be able to communicate and develop plans well. Youll work with social work colleagues, Housing and Health partners, and equipment providers.
About us
We have four OccupationalTherapy Teams working with children, adults with learning disabilities, adults with disabilities and older people with a mix of qualified and non-OT qualified staff in each Team. We are committed to helping people live easily and safely in the place they call home. We want to use Occupational Therapy to deliver these changes. This role is specifically working within the Childrens Occupational Therapy Team.
Within this role youll be able to blend home/remote working with office-based working at on of our different office bases depending on which Team you are in (Merlyn Vaz Health and Social Care Centre, Beaumont Way Office or Jersey Road Housing Office). As a full-time member of staff, youll be expected to work 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am to 4:30pm Friday. Part-time hours can be discussed at interview stage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Qualified Occupational Therapist who is registered with HCP youll be committed to a strengths-based approach and positive risk taking. Youll have excellent interpersonal skills, meaning you can work well alongside people in complex situations and circumstances. Your passion to make a positive change will mean that you can show ability to understand and value the differences in the diverse groups of people in Leicester City and develop solutions for people and families that meet individual needs. As a valued member of a busy team, youll have good time management skills and be able to prioritise between competing demands.
Due to the nature of this role, youll be subject to an Enhanced Adults and Childrens DBS. In addition, a Driving License is preferred however, if this isnt something you have, you must be willing and able to travel to visit people in their homes across the City.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Qualified Occupational Therapist who is registered with HCP youll be committed to a strengths-based approach and positive risk taking. Youll have excellent interpersonal skills, meaning you can work well alongside people in complex situations and circumstances. Your passion to make a positive change will mean that you can show ability to understand and value the differences in the diverse groups of people in Leicester City and develop solutions for people and families that meet individual needs. As a valued member of a busy team, youll have good time management skills and be able to prioritise between competing demands.
Due to the nature of this role, youll be subject to an Enhanced Adults and Childrens DBS. In addition, a Driving License is preferred however, if this isnt something you have, you must be willing and able to travel to visit people in their homes across the City.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Youll have excellent interpersonal skills, meaning you can work well alongside people in complex situations and circumstances. Your passion to make a positive change will mean that you can show ability to understand and value the differences in the diverse groups of people in Leicester City and develop solutions for people and families that meet individual needs. As a valued member of a busy team, youll have good time management skills and be able to prioritise between competing demands.
Qualifications
Essential
- As a Qualified Occupational Therapist who is registered with HCP youll be committed to a strengths-based approach and positive risk taking.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Youll have excellent interpersonal skills, meaning you can work well alongside people in complex situations and circumstances. Your passion to make a positive change will mean that you can show ability to understand and value the differences in the diverse groups of people in Leicester City and develop solutions for people and families that meet individual needs. As a valued member of a busy team, youll have good time management skills and be able to prioritise between competing demands.
Qualifications
Essential
- As a Qualified Occupational Therapist who is registered with HCP youll be committed to a strengths-based approach and positive risk taking.
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).