Occupational Therapy Assistant

Coventry City Council; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy team member to deliver assessments and treatments to individuals with disabilities. You will work collaboratively in the community to enhance independence for clients, utilizing your skills in effective communication and assessment.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or health settings is desired.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Excellent computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and support to customers and carers.
• Arrange effective therapy interventions for individuals.
• Provide information and resolve queries for the Therapy Service.

Skills

Effective communication

Conducting assessments

Providing instruction

Organizing and prioritizing workload

Building effective relationships

Job description

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, accepting of all, and free from discrimination and bias. We have a simple vision and strategy that define our purpose and approach, supporting the principles of Adult Social Care. Our work aims to support our strategy: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources, and abilities available to people.’

Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure our communities are represented across our workforce. We are committed to being a truly inclusive organization that encourages diversity, including thinking differently. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled, and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference for our residents, ensuring equity and respect are central to our actions.

Our Values include:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best.
• Engage and empower: We listen and work together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to improve continually.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services.
• Value and respect: We prioritize diversity and inclusion in all we do.

Job Role

Are you passionate about care and seeking a new challenge? Do you have experience in care, mental, or physical health settings? Are you interested in developing new skills in Occupational Therapy? We are seeking enthusiastic, organized, and reliable individuals to join our Occupational Therapy team. You will deliver assessments and treatment services to our customers, covering physical, learning, and mental health disabilities.

Your duties will include:

• Providing appropriate assessments and support to customers and carers, via telephone, in clinics, or at customers’ homes.
• Arranging effective therapy interventions within your scope to help individuals achieve control over their lives.
• Providing information, advice, signposting, and resolving queries to support the Therapy and Equipment Service.

This role is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; appointment is conditional upon a satisfactory DBS check.

Who Are We Looking For?

Coventry City Council seeks an enthusiastic, organized, and reliable team member to work within Therapy Team Services. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team, managing your workload effectively. Excellent communication and computer skills are essential. You will work with experienced Occupational Therapists in the community to support people in living independently.

Skills required include:

• Effective communication (in person, written, and over the phone)
• Conducting assessments in homes or clinics to identify strengths and safety needs
• Providing instruction to enable maximum independence
• Working independently and collaboratively
• Organizing and prioritizing workload
• Building effective relationships with customers, colleagues, and agencies
• Maintaining accurate case records

For more information, contact Victoria Bodycote at 024 76978559. If you need support with your application, please visit our accessibility page. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for certain groups, including armed forces members, those in or previously in care, and individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

About Coventry

Coventry boasts a proud, innovative, and creative spirit, with a history of community-driven social change. We are dynamic, challenging, youthful, vibrant, and diverse. Our commitment is to excellence, with around 5,100 staff from diverse backgrounds working to serve our community. Join us to make a difference and enjoy our rewards and benefits. For more details, visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies