Occupational Therapist NEW Rochdale Council Posted today Rochdale £35,235 - £45,718 Expires on [...]

Rochdale Borough Council; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Rochdale Borough Council as an Occupational Therapist, delivering essential support and assessments to enhance residents' lives. As part of a dynamic community team, contribute to innovative care services while enjoying opportunities for training and career progression. This hybrid role requires candidates to be passionate about care and capable of independent work in the community.

Benefits

Opportunities for in-house training and development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Candidates must be qualified Occupational Therapists.
• Experience in adult care, mental health, and complex needs is preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and recommend equipment for adults with various conditions.
• Complete moving & handling risk assessments and provide advice on care packages.
• Support residents' discharge from care facilities to home settings.

Skills

Autonomy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Adult Care in Rochdale are looking for Occupational Therapists to join them in delivering an excellent service to our residents in Rochdale.

There are posts available with the Community Occupational Therapy Team.

We are looking for Occupational Therapists to join us to support in delivering a responsive, strength based approach in supporting the residents of Rochdale.

The neighbourhood model is leading the way in delivering innovative care services in our borough and the Occupational Therapists are contributing to this. Our service is at the heart of adult care, in helping to enhance our residents lives, reduce health inequalities and support independent living.

Our dynamic Community Occupational Therapy Team consists of a team manager, advanced practitioners, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. We have also recently established an Occupational Therapist Apprenticeship post, and regularly support student placements from local universities.

The role includes assessment and recommendation of equipment and adaptations for adults with a range of conditions including learning disabilities, mental health, complex needs, older people and those with long-term conditions. The post holder will also complete moving & handling risk assessments, and provide appropriate equipment.

You will support the discharge of residents from 24-hour care to home as well as completing risk assessments and advising on packages of care in the community and in 24-hour care settings.

If you are interested, we would love to hear from enthusiastic, skilled candidates who are able to work autonomously in the community, and who are passionate about caring for others and excited to be at the heart of our service delivery.

These posts are full time.

Applications are welcome from staff who have experience or may like to enhance their skills. We are a friendly supportive team who share knowledge, learning and skills.

The successful OTs will manage their own caseload, working alongside social care colleagues as well as the Integrated Health Team and home care providers amongst others.

Opportunities for training and enhancement are available in house with a busy training schedule. Progression to Grade 8 is encouraged with support from advanced practitioner OTs.

The OTs have their own Practice Development Group (PDG) and work closely across the borough to support and share learning. Clinical supervision is from an advanced practitioner OT.

This is a great time to be joining our award winning adult care service and helping to make a positive difference to our residents’ lives.

The work is predominantly hybrid with office, duty base and home working.

The post holders must be able to demonstrate an ability to travel around the Borough of Rochdale.

This post is subject to a satisfactory two-year reference history, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or have any questions please email [e-mail] leave your name and telephone, the role you are interested in applying for and a member of the team will give you a call

As part of the selection process you will be required to give a 10 minute presentation.

To apply please demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification.

Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your application .

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Smith Street, Rochdale, OL16 1XU, United Kingdom