Occupational Therapist (Care Manager)

Clackmannanshire Council; Alloa; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Fixed Term Until 30/09/2026

This position is based within the Hospital Discharge Team, a small dynamic team working closely with partner agencies to ensure assessments are completed in a timely manner, facilitating the flow out of hospital sites.

Experience in this area is preferable but not essential. Applications are welcome from Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Nurses.

For further details, please contact Jayne Stirling at [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Provide a statutory Social Work Service in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.
• Manage cases by assessing service users' needs and risks, utilizing accredited risk assessment tools when necessary.
• Follow service procedures, deliver direct interventions to individuals and small groups, participate in supervision sessions, and represent the Social Work Service in multidisciplinary forums.
• Work in accordance with the Council or stakeholder arrangements through Service Level Agreements or Partnerships.

Additional Information

Applicants can view the application pack, which includes the job profile, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Our recruitment privacy notice and general information about Clackmannanshire Council are also available.

We are promoting the “Get into Care for Adult Care” campaign. Additional documents are accessible below, but they are not specific to this role.

Clackmannanshire Council values diversity and an inclusive culture, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, especially from ethnic minority groups currently underrepresented.

The Council operates a flexible hybrid working model, with attendance required in the office to support team and stakeholder relationships. The specific working pattern will be agreed during the recruitment process.

We are a living wage accredited employer.

This role involves regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the PVG Scheme. You will need to join or update your PVG Scheme membership before a formal offer. Further guidance will be provided, and costs for PVG applications over £38,000 salary will be deducted from your first paycheck. More information is available at https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme.

If you have difficulty applying online, call 01259 452244 (24 hrs) and leave your details with the post reference number.

If selected for an interview, you will be notified by email.

Secondment opportunities may be available. Please review the secondment policy on Connect and seek approval from your current service before applying.