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Occupational Therapist Apprentice
Occupational Therapist Apprentice
, Apply From: 18/05/2025
Learning Provider
Delivered by UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL
Employer
Wiltshire Council
Vacancy Description
* To uphold standards of practice for Occupational Therapists as determined by the regulatory body, the Health and Care Professions Council and the Professional Standards and Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
* Undertake strengths based occupational therapy assessments (including assessment of mental capacity where appropriate) using your professional judgement to adapt your approach to the individual needs of the customer
* Undertake Moving and Handling risk assessments with some moderately complex cases; access support and guidance for the management of complex and challenging cases
* Develop an understanding of risk assessment and positive risk taking. Work with customers to manage risk and record any actions and strategies agreed in a timely manner
If appropriate following assessment, refer customers for Disabled Facilities Grant (private properties) or Disabled Adaptation (Council/Housing Association properties) to facilitate any adaptations which have been identified as necessary for customer.
* Work with housing providers and other partners to maintain effective communication and ensure that adaptations are completed in a person-centred way
* Undertake assessments for Disabled Parking Bays
* Assess for, provide and review pieces of equipment requested to meet customer's needs
* Gather sufficient information about customers from a wide range of sources in order to be able to accurately assess their needs against Wiltshire Council’s duties under the Care Act, Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (amended 2002) and housing legislation
* Analyse, research and source equipment solutions including obtaining quotes and specifications if required, in order to obtain best value and reduce risk. Plan for the provision of support and/or services, focusing on customers undertaking occupations and encouraging independence
* Build relationships with domiciliary care agencies, Homefirst teams, acute and community hospital staff
* Consider the needs of carers in line with Care Act eligibility and make referrals to partner agencies for assessment and support as required
* Record all occupational therapy contacts accurately, and in a timely way, onto the social care records in accordance with work targets set by the Team Manager and Supervisor
* Understand and utilise universally available services within the voluntary and community sector, as well as maintaining knowledge of services commissioned by the Council to support effective provision of information to customers
* Take active responsibility for your continuing professional development including attendance at statutory and non-statutory training and participation in development opportunities
* Fully engage with, and prepare for, own supervision and appraisal through self-evaluation, ensuring that continual professional development is evidenced
* Provide professional advice and support to non- professionally qualified staff and ensure that any practice and other concerns are communicated with line managers
* Contribute proactively to the effective working of the team with positive attitude, by sharing knowledge, offering advice and support and being prepared to be involved in the development of services
* Have awareness of safeguarding in line with Wiltshire policy, including making referrals and participating in safeguarding investigations where appropriate
* Establish and maintain good working relationships with other professionals working with the customer and carry out joint visits where needed. Seek advice from other professionals such as GP's, Consultants and Health Therapists working with the customer and refer to other disciplines as appropriate
Key Details
Vacancy Title
Occupational Therapist Apprentice
Employer Description
"We empower our people to innovate and collaborate in order to build strong communities"Our core values support the delivery of this vision and underpin what we stand for and how we do things.1. Trust and Respect2. Responsibility3. ExcellenceWe have three main hubs, County Hall (Trowbridge), Monkton Park (Chippenham) and Bourne Hill (Salisbury).
Vacancy Location
Bourne Hill Salisbury SP1 3UZ
Wage Frequency
Custom
Number of Vacancies
1
Vacancy Reference Number
1000321084
Key Dates
Apply From
18/05/2025
Closing Date For Applications
2025-06-01 23:59:59
Interview Begin From
Possible Start Date
2025-08-01 00:00:00
Training
Training to be Provided
The apprenticeship consists of an occupational therapy programme in 3 levels:
At level 4 you are exploring occupation and yourself as an occupational being, whilst at the same time getting to grips with what it means to be in an academic setting.
At level 5 you are valuing occupation, developing an understanding of how to harness it therapeutically, and what it means to be a health and social care professional.
At level 6 you are promoting occupation and are developing a professional stance and understanding of the skill set of your profession, how to show this as a unique selling point in the field and how to use research to underpin this understanding of your skill set.
If you are successful, we will offer you dedicated study time and comprehensive support. You will spend at least 20% of your working hours on relevant academic learning with your training provider, which could involve attending university or be delivered online.
Learning Provider
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL
Contact Details
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Skills Required
Communication skillsIT skillsOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatienceWork independentlyTime management skillsAbility to work under pressurePositive - can do attitude
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