Senior Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care Hub
We empower individuals to reach their full potential, with the freedom to make the right choices.
We have an exciting opportunity within our Adult Social Care team, as a Senior Occupational Therapist you will play a big part in helping our residents live as independently as possible. Giving residents the time, resources and support they need to make a tangible impact on their everyday lives.
You’ll be part of a supportive team with a manageable caseload where your contributions are valued. We encourage you to voice your thoughts, if you see an area for improvement, we want to know.
This is an opportunity for development and to change lives for the better.
What we are looking for:
A qualified OT, with community experience.Passionate about the difference that we can make in people’s lives.
Keen to be part of our supportive and friendly team.
Interested in developing yourself and the team you work with.
As a Senior Occupational Therapist in our Adult Social Care Hub Team, you will be working with people right at the start of their journey with social care. The Hub is the first contact for people with physical health issues, learning disabilities or for older adults with health problems.
Key responsibilities:
To work with people, including their advocates and carers, to coordinate the identification of their needs.Undertake comprehensive assessments of individuals including those with diverse or complex presentations to develop person-centred SMART Goals and support plans designed to meet needs in ways that maximises independence, choice and control, and are legal and affordable.
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team, participating in the development of services and other staff, providing direction and assistance to support workers, other members of the team, and students.Take an active part in your own supervision and appraisal and to supervise and appraise allocated staff in accordance with the departmental supervision policy and council’s appraisal policy.
To be responsible for your continuous professional development, ensuring your practice is up-to-date and evidence based, attending all mandatory training and specialist training where appropriate.
Our benefits include:
Generous annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time).Annual leave purchase policy.
Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.
An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
Local government pension scheme.
Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).
A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.
Staff dental and health plans.
Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
Supermarket discount.
Interview date
Interview date tbc
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Eleanor Mulhern, Assistant Community Services Manager
Tel.: 01344 351410