Overview
Role: Occupational Therapist
Location: Duns, Berwickshire (Adult Social Work and practice team)
Hours: 30 hours per week; would also consider part time or job share applicants
Grade: 9A
Hourly rate: £23.90 - £25.81
Salary: £37,400.62 - £40,388.41 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
The team is made up of Social Workers, Nurse care managers, Occupational Therapists and Para-professionals. We provide a Social Work and Occupational Therapy service for the local communities of Duns, Eyemouth and the surrounding areas.
Role Purpose
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist is available within the Adult Social Work and practice team based in Duns, Berwickshire. We are embracing digital transformation and equipping our staff with iPads and iPhones for assessments to enhance efficiency and accessibility. We promote Technology Enabled Care (TEC) solutions in assessments where suitable, ensuring innovative and effective service delivery.
You will have access to regular supervision within the team and from the Professional Lead Occupational Therapist. There is also regular Peer support and CPD opportunities with Occupational Therapy colleagues across the Scottish Borders.
Applicants must have excellent communication skills, experience of partnership working, assessment and maximising independent living skills. A working knowledge of rehabilitation, moving and handling, housing solutions, equipment and adaptations would be desirable.
Essential
* Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Registered with HCPC
* A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post
Note: If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driver’s licence, Scottish Borders Council will consider reasonable adjustments to enable travel requirements where possible.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Shona MaCorquodale by telephone on 01361 886 103 or by email at .
Equal Opportunity
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular, candidates who assess themselves as having a disability are supported under the Disability Confident Employer scheme, which guarantees an interview to those who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
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