Occupational Therapist

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their Community Resource Team. In this full-time role, you will support community assessments and provide guidance on mobility and equipment adaptations to promote independence. Ideal candidates will hold a diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy and have a comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation. The role offers competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile working patterns

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of relevant UK health and safety legislation.
• Experience of working in community services is beneficial.
• Ability to promote independence through equipment/adaptations.

Responsibilities

• Support with community assessments for individuals.
• Provide advice on moving and handling.
• Work collaboratively across various services.

Skills

Knowledge of Social Services and Well-Being Act (Wales) 2014

Experience of undertaking assessments

Full UK Category B driving licence

Education

Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

We are recruiting an Occupational Therapist at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Tŷ Graddfa

Team: Community Resource Team

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £39,152 - £41,771 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

We have a rare opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our well-established and experienced Community Resource Team in the Caerphilly borough.

The Occupational Therapist’s main role is to support with community assessments and can be asked to provide advice in relation to moving and handling as well as equipment / adaptations to promote independence. The focus is on supporting individuals to achieve their wellbeing outcomes, utilising a multi-disciplinary approach.

There are opportunities to work across a number of different services such as the community, hospital discharge and reablement / assessment services. We can support newly qualified Occupational Therapists to progress and encourage a culture of continuing professional development.

Qualifications

• A Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
• Knowledge of Social Services and Well‑Being Act (Wales) 2014, Manual Handling Regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Experience of undertaking assessments that focus on the individual and the personal outcomes that they wish to achieve.
• Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business/work purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings and visit clients.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

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After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lisa Hutton on 07825 634 167 or email [e-mail].