Occupational Therapist

Leeds City Council; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Continuing professional development opportunities

Generous pension contributions

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

A large local government authority in West Yorkshire seeks a Community Occupational Therapist to improve care for individuals with disabilities. You'll work in an Integrated Reviewing Team, conducting assessments alongside social work colleagues and helping shape care plans. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration, alongside clinical experience. This permanent position offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and development opportunities. Join us in making a positive impact on the community.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification clinical experience in a physical health setting.
• Experience in assessing moving and handling needs.
• Ability to engage with multi-agency teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for individuals with disabilities.
• Conduct assessments and reviews alongside social work colleagues.
• Develop interventions for maximum impact.

Skills

Autonomous caseload management

Effective communication

Driving licence

Education

Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

Job title: Community Occupational Therapist

Hours: 37

Contract: Permanent

Location: Tribeca House LS7, with work citywide

As a Community Occupational Therapist, you’ll thrive on improving inclusion for people with disabilities, using your skills and experience to ensure they receive the care and support they need.

We have a vacancy for an experienced occupational therapist to join our Integrated Reviewing Team. The team works closely alongside social work colleagues on assessments and reviews, so we can gain a full picture of an individual’s eligible care needs and provide considered interventions for maximum impact.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About you

As a Community Occupational Therapist you will bring to the role:

• degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration on commencement in post
• post-qualification clinical experience in a physical health setting, including assessing of moving and handling needs and devising interventions and care plans
• ability to plan, prioritise and manage your caseload autonomously
• effective communication and engagement with individuals, their families and carers, and with colleagues and partners in a multi-agency environment
• driving licence (citywide travel required)

About the role

You’ll be joining our Integrated Reviewing Team at an exciting time of expansion for the team, reflecting the positive impact of our work on those we care for.

What sets our team apart is our multi-disciplinary approach; by coordinating closely with social work colleagues we can conduct a truly joined-up review of an individual’s care and support needs. This streamlines our processes to provide a better experience for people we support and deliver efficiencies within the service. We work primarily with people newly discharged from hospital with a package of care and people identified by a social worker as requiring a full functional assessment.

We’re a closeknit inclusive team with a culture of peer support for everyone, from students to senior occupational therapists and managers. Our supportive Team Manager, an experienced occupational therapist, is always on hand for advice or just to talk, and you’ll have regular supervision with a senior colleague.

There is a wealth of opportunity for you in Leeds. You’ll further develop competencies in complex moving and handling, standardised adaptations, assessments involving care providers and referrals to other services. You’ll also gain in-depth knowledge of the Care Act and the role of the local authority and will have opportunities internally and with partner agencies for involvement in service improvement initiatives.

We encourage our staff to grow their career with us, with clear progression pathways evidenced by our management team and senior occupational therapists. Continuing professional development (CPD) is central to our practice, with protected CPD time every month for all team members.

Everyone has a say in their own learning journey. Occupational therapy team members take the initiative in their own development, recognising where there are training needs and convening a quarterly series of peer-led training events for colleagues from across the council.

What we offer you

Benefits of working in the Integrated Reviewing Team:

• working days Monday to Friday (no evening, weekend or bank holiday shifts)
• dress code smart casual - we don’t wear uniform
• manage your own caseload and diary
• flexibility of location, work from council buildings across the city

Leeds City Council takes pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How to apply

Please click apply for redirection to the council's recruitment platform and complete the online application form.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Lauren Kemp, Occupational Therapy Team Manager, Enhanced Reviewing Team:

• Tel: [phone] 5351889

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Adults’ barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.