Overview
Are you passionate about using Occupational Therapy to help people live more meaningful lives? Do you value working in a forward-thinking, wellbeing-focused organisation? If yes, then read on. Following the continued expansion of the Through Age Wellbeing (TAW) Occupational Therapy team, this new Senior OT role has been created to coordinate team triage processes and activities. Close working links with other senior OTs, technology-enabled care, enablement and the Penmorfa Centre for Independent Living are essential, creating exciting, broad clinical opportunities for professional development. A qualified Occupational Therapist role is also being advertised to support with triage assessment and associated activities. The qualified and senior OTs will work closely in continuing to develop innovative front-door services in Ceredigion Council, with ongoing support from other senior team members and social work colleagues.
Role and Responsibilities
* Overseeing, coordinating and implementing core Occupational Therapy skills and approaches to maximise independence from point of initial service user contact or referral
* Reducing risk to service users, carers and families
* Leading on Occupational Therapy elements of Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) evidence-based decision making during triage
* Supervising, mentoring and collaborating with the qualified triage OT
* Supporting junior staff to develop services and competencies, providing innovative service delivery approaches (virtual, open access advice/information, clinics, face-to-face, video, technology enabled)
* Contributing to the continued modernisation and support of the broader OT service
* Playing a key leadership role associated with Occupational Therapy aspects of Penmorfa Centre for Independent Living
* Supporting the team manager and other senior OTs in their responsibilities
* Working productively with other Triage MDT leaders
Day to day and Scope
You will draw on your specialist clinical and leadership experience to coordinate the triage of new referrals for the TAW Occupational Therapy team, ensuring a high standard of Occupational Therapy presence and support within the triage and assessment team 5 days a week. You will lead on decisions related to urgent intervention and prioritisation. In practice this will involve both direct clinical and non-clinical responsibilities to ensure every potential service user is treated as an individual and receives the most appropriate response to maximise independence, access timely information, advice and appropriate services, giving people the opportunity to achieve what matters to them. You will develop expert knowledge in all clinical areas the OT team are embedded within. You'll work closely with social work colleagues and other MDT stakeholders in line with TAW objectives aligned to the Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014 (SSWBA). You'll encourage and support other staff to work innovatively as part of Team Ceredigion, contributing to the holistic evidence-based approach promoted by Triage and Assessment Service and Team Ceredigion.
Team and Practice
The Through Age Wellbeing Occupational Therapy team is passionate about a high-quality, person-centred service. We aim to empower people to maximise their own independence while using resources fairly and responsibly, in line with professional and legislative responsibilities. Our team offers regular professional supervision and protected Continued Professional Development (CPD) time.
What we offer
* Hybrid working
* Flexi time
* Generous discretionary financial grant to support the right candidate to relocate to Ceredigion
* Potential access to the Affordable Housing Scheme - Discount for sale properties
Safeguarding and Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. Certain roles require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess suitability. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. The presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate; decisions are made case-by-case with consideration of relevance to responsibilities. If you have concerns, contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance throughout the recruitment process.
What we offer – Work-life details
* Work-life balance
* Lifestyle savings scheme
* Generous employer pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Learning and development
Where you’ll work
Porth Gofal - Targeted Intervention Services. We are at the core of Ceredigion\'s through-age social care provision and focus on ensuring each individual receives the intervention best placed to meet their needs or guide them to early help or specialist services. Our functions include: Porth Gofal Intake and Triage Team; Targeted Intervention Services; Fostering Services; Residential and Day Care Services; Housing Services; Integrated Community Equipment Stores; Emergency Duty Team.
Locations
Penmorfa; Penmorfa is our central office where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based. Aberaeron is a harbour town with access to amenities. More information regarding our teams can be found here.
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