Occupational Therapist

Powys County Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in North Powys is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess individuals' needs and provide essential support for independent living. The role involves working collaboratively with various agencies and contributing to a friendly, professional team. Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with people and commitment to professional development. Enhanced DBS Check required.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with people.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop your practice.
• Commitment to providing an excellent service.
• Be committed to continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Gather further information on people’s needs.
• Assess people’s needs under relevant acts.
• Record information accurately.
• Make appropriate referrals to partner agencies.
• Work with various teams to support a person.

Skills

Good communication skills

Passion for working with people

Willingness to learn and develop practice

Commitment to providing excellent service

Commitment to continued professional development

Job description

Overview

Location: North Powys

About the role: This is an exciting opportunity to work as an Occupational Therapist in the Occupational Therapy Team in North Powys. We are a friendly and supportive team. Your role will be to assess people’s needs and provide advice, equipment, and adaptations in people’s homes to support them to live independently and safely.

About you

• A passion for working with people.


• Good communication skills.


• Willingness to learn and develop your practice.


• Commitment to providing an excellent service.


• Be committed to continued professional development

What you will do

• Gather further information on people’s needs.


• Assess people’s needs under Social Services and Well Being Act and Housing, Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.


• Record information accurately on the council’s ICT systems,


• Make appropriate referrals to partner agencies,


• Work with social work, housing and other teams and agencies to support a person to meet their outcomes.

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check