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Aberdeenshire Council; Stonehaven; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a peripatetic post based in Stonehaven, covering Kincardine & Mearns and Lower Marr. You will assess and advise to maximise personal independence and work within a team delivering community-based OT services.

The role requires PVG clearance and pre-employment checks, including PVG update where applicable, plus two references from former employers.

Qualifications

• This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

Responsibilities

• Assess, advise and provide a range of services to maximise independence for people with disabilities within the community.

Job description

Assess, advise and provide a range of services aimed at maximising opportunities for personal independence within the community for people with various forms of disability. To develop service to a broad client group, using the specialist knowledge base of Occupational Therapy.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

This post is based in Stonehaven but is a peripatetic post and will cover Kincardine & Mearns and Lower Marr.

Informal enquiries to Sarah Robertson - 01467 530608

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Requirements

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of these must be your current or most recent employer.