Rehab Occupational Therapy Technician

Stoke on Trent City Council; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a proactive Occupational Therapist to assess the needs of individuals with disabilities, set rehabilitation goals, and support them in maximizing their independence. Ideal candidates should have good communication, IT, and interpersonal skills, along with an understanding of assessment and care planning. The role involves collaboration with other social care colleagues and offers professional support from senior staff.

Qualifications

• Good communication and IT skills.
• Experience or interest in social care.
• Understanding of assessment and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of people with disabilities.
• Set rehabilitation goals and support daily living activities.
• Work closely with other Social Care colleagues.

Skills

Good communication skills

IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of assessment and care planning

Commitment to improving independence

Experience or interest in social care

Job description

Responsibilities

With good communication and IT skills and a commitment towards improving people’s independence and ability to live safely and well at home, you will be responsible (with the support of your Senior OT) for assessing the needs of people with disabilities and supporting them to maximise their independence through advice, guidance, daily living techniques, changes to the home and provision of equipment/minor adaptations.

You will also set rehabilitation goals for people, working in partnership with our in-house enablement team, and support people to meet these to help them to carry out their daily living activities.

You will work closely with other Social Care colleagues, particularly our front door social work team and the enablement service, and with professionals from other partner agencies such as Health and the voluntary sector.

With experience or interest in social care, an understanding of assessment and care planning, and good interpersonal skills, you will carry an active caseload of service users potentially needing rehab support.

Professional support, advice and supervision will be readily available from your Senior OT and you will contribute to promoting the Occupational Therapy services in social care.

Qualifications & Experience

Good communication and IT skills, commitment to improving independence, experience or interest in social care, understanding of assessment and care planning, good interpersonal skills.

Benefits

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.

Contact

For more information or to discuss the post, please contact Peter Ball (Service Manager) on 01782 237146.

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