OT Social Care Practitioner — Help People Live Independently

Wokingham-Borough-Council; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Wellbeing helpline

Discounts

Onsite gym

Salary sacrifice car & cycle

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is offering a full-time, permanent role for an Occupational Therapy Social Care Practitioner in Wokingham. You will work under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist to help people live safely and independently at home and in their communities.

The role focuses on strengths-based practice, practical advice and tailored interventions to prevent or delay ongoing care, with a supportive team and excellent employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Competent level of IT skills and ability to learn and use adult social care recording system
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – including ability to engage with individuals with a diverse range of communication needs
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain professional composure
• Awareness of the impact of ill health, disability, social disadvantage, and poverty on individuals’ wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Work with people and their carers to understand what matters to them, building on their strengths and providing practical advice, information and support to help them stay independent and safe in their community.
• Help people find the right support early, putting plans in place that can prevent, reduce or delay the need for long-term care.
• Work closely with colleagues and partners across the council, health services and voluntary organisations to make sure people get the right support for their individual needs.
• Put the person at the heart of everything you do. Respect their dignity, culture, communication needs, choices and goals, and make sure their voice is heard. Arrange advocacy where needed and support people to make positive, informed choices about risk.
• Manage your own workload and support registered practitioners when needed. Keep clear and accurate records, including referrals, assessments, support plans, reviews, risk assessments, case notes and day-to-day contact.

Skills

IT skills

Verbal & written communication

Work under pressure

Awareness of ill health impact

Job description

Wokingham Borough Council is offering a full-time, permanent role for an Occupational Therapy Social Care Practitioner in Wokingham. You will work under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist to help people live safely and independently at home and in their communities.

The role focuses on strengths-based practice, practical advice and tailored interventions to prevent or delay ongoing care, with a supportive team and excellent employee benefits.