R2R103048 - 106103 - Occupational Therapy Assistant - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Your New Organisation:
The Occupational Therapy service in Southend City Council is a progressive place to work and we are always developing and improving our services in line with the needs of the community. We work with adults and children and their families to help them achieve positive outcomes through a strengths- based approach.
At Southend, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and knowledge. Find out more about the values we follow. Click for Our Values and Behaviours – Southend-on-Sea City Council jobs (job-essentials.com)
The Occupational Therapy service is dynamic and innovative with a diverse range of opportunities to work across in our rotation. Our current teams are -- OT Referral Hub
- Early response
- Reablement
- Able2
- Community Strengths
- Healthy at home
- Housing
- Childrens
Should you be successful we can work with you to ensure you meet your professional development needs in line with the RCOT Career Development Framework.
Your new role:
Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full time Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the team within a 12 month fixed term contract.
The OTA is needed to support earlier prevention at the front door. You will be required to expand the current OTA offer by working in the community and providing earlier assessments aimed at reducing care and support needs.
You will be required to manage a caseload of people with care and support needs, understanding the individual’s strengths, assets and wishes to maximise their potential for independence. Click here for the Professional standards for OT practice https://www.rcot.co.uk/publications/professional-standards-occupational-therapy-practice-conduct-and-ethics
Promoting occupational therapy values, ethics and commitment to ensure that individuals are at the centre of practice.
Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be onsite at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.
If you are enthusiastic, passionate and looking for a career that helps people within adult care, then you are the person we are looking for!!
What you'll need to succeed:
To be successful in the position, you must have previous experience of health and social care as well as GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.
Have an understanding of legislation, policies and procedures relating to adult social care.
You will need to have commitment to equality, diversity, health and safety.
The role involves working in the community and you may need to drive a vehicle not exceeding 75 tonnes and be responsible for daily maintenance.
What you'll get in return:
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.
What you need to do now:
If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
For a full JD on the post Click here
If you are wanting further information that isn't in the JD, please contact Nathalie Nathalie.s@hays.com
Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.
All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.
The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.