Occupational Therapist - Community Living & Independence

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council in East Lancashire is recruiting an Occupational Therapist to support adults to live well, safely and as independently as possible in their own homes and communities.

This permanent role sits within the Adult Social Care service as part of the Living Better Lives initiative, emphasising collaboration with partners, carers and the people we support to shape meaningful, personalised outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registration with the appropriate regulatory body (likely SWE for this local authority context).
• Car is required for this role and business use insurance may apply.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required as part of recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Support adults to live well, safely and as independently as possible in their own homes and communities.
• Work in a strengths-based approach with people, carers and partners to shape personalised outcomes.
• Collaborate with neighbours, partners and the Older People and Physical Disabilities team to deliver services.

Job description

Lancashire County Council in East Lancashire is recruiting an Occupational Therapist to support adults to live well, safely and as independently as possible in their own homes and communities.

This permanent role sits within the Adult Social Care service as part of the Living Better Lives initiative, emphasising collaboration with partners, carers and the people we support to shape meaningful, personalised outcomes.