Children's Occupational Therapist

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.

We have four OccupationalTherapy Teams working with children and adults, with a mix of qualified and non-OT qualified staff in each team. We are committed to helping people to live safely in the place they call home. 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 one 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). Part-time hours will be discussed at interview stage.

Main duties of the job

As an OT you will be visiting children in their own homes and using your professional and clinical skills to assess and identify needs. You will be expected to make recommendations to address any identified needs, which often includes the provision of equipment and minor/major 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

As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can lookforward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. Youll enjoy generousannual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexibleworking. Well also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of trainingand development opportunities. In addition, you can choose froma number offlexible benefits,including childcare vouchers, discounts on city buses and trains and help with relocation toLeicester, whereappropriate.