Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Care Direct Plus North

Integrated Care System; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante pour un Occupational Therapist de niveau Band 6 dans un environnement unique à Barnstaple, Devon. Rejoignez une équipe dynamique dédiée à améliorer la qualité de vie des adultes en appliquant une approche centrée sur la personne, tout en bénéficiant d'un soutien professionnel continu et de conditions de travail flexibles.

Benefits

26 jours de congés annuels

Système de pension du gouvernement local

Opportunités de développement professionnel continu

Travail flexible

Soutien à la relocalisation jusqu'à £10,000

Qualifications

• Connaissances professionnelles acquises par diplôme en thérapie occupationnelle.
• Inscription comme apte à pratiquer par le HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Évaluer les adultes avec des handicaps et des conditions de santé.
• Promouvoir l'indépendance par le biais d'équipements et de recommandations.
• Gérer un cas diversifié en suivant les politiques locales.

Skills

Évaluation

Approche basée sur les forces

Collaboration

Engagement envers l'égalité et la diversité

Education

Diplôme en thérapie occupationnelle

Enregistrement par le HCPC

Job description

Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Care Direct Plus North

Join Our Dynamic Occupational Therapy Team in North Devon!

Are you a passionate and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and forward-thinking team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Care Direct Plus North in Barnstaple!

Why Choose Us?

Our enthusiastic and welcoming team is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of adults across North Devon. Covering a diverse areaincluding vibrant towns, charming villages, and stunning rural communitiesyoull have the chance to work in a truly unique and scenic environment.We work closely with NHS teams, social care services, district councils, housing providers, and equipment suppliers, ensuring a collaborative and holistic approach to care. Our team includes a mix of experienced Band 5 and Band 6 Occupational Therapists, as well as experienced Social Care Assessors, all committed to supporting one another and delivering excellent outcomes.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Assess adults with a range of disabilities and health conditions, enabling them to live as independently and safely as possible.
• Use a strengths-based approach to promote independence, providing advice, equipment, minor and major adaptations, rehousing support, and care recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with our Moving & Handling Review Specialist OT to develop skills in care review and risk management.
• Manage your own diverse and rewarding caseload, providing a person-centred service within the framework of local government policy and legislation.
• Be committed to equality, diversity, and achieving positive outcomes for the people of North Devon.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your skills, work in a stunning location, and be part of a supportive and proactive team, then wed love to hear from you!

Apply today and become part of our amazing team!

About us

What we can offer you

• We are committed to yourcontinuous professional developmentand preceptorship, doing all we can to help you excel in your career and with new and exciting opportunities for career development. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
• We offer26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years service.
• Recognition of NHS continuous service for contractual annual leave purposes, sick pay entitlement and Maternity/Adoption & Paternity pay entitlement (within DCC T&C)
• Flexible working opportunitiesare available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role please discuss at further at interview)
• Offer an opportunity to enter a generousLocal Government Pension Scheme.
• If you are currently living, working or studying in the UK and are looking to relocate to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions and in exceptional circumstances,relocation supportof up to £10,000, may be available.Visa sponsorshipmay also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply.Please noteAt this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications.

Job responsibilities

For all relevant information pleaserefer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Professional knowledge acquired through degree or diploma in occupational therapy.
• Registered as fit to practice by Health and Care Professions Council.
• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

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.