Stirling Council is changing, just as Stirling is changing. We are transforming how we work and deliver our services. Working with our community planning partners, Stirling Council is committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for every child who lives in the Stirling area. The “Stirling Plan” is clear, with an ambitious vision for the area to be somewhere everyone can thrive.
We are looking to recruit a part time qualified Occupational Therapist, in the Children with Disabilities Team. Who, like us, is committed to making a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.
You will work within a team of Social Workers, Family Support staff and another Occupational Therapist in their efforts to identify and address the needs of some of the most vulnerable children within our society.
You will carry a varied workload, ranging from initial assessments, assessment for equipment and adaptations in the home and reviewing provided equipment, working closely with Social workers to identify the best way to meet the needs of the young person and their family.
Along with excellent written and verbal communication skills, you will be a qualified Occupational Therapist, have a working knowledge of relevant legislation and have proven organisational skills, along with the ability to be flexible in your response to demands as required. You will be expected to work with a certain amount of autonomy but will be accountable to the responsible Team Leader.
We are also looking for staff who will work to and embrace the principles and values of the Promise in Scotland.
The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children and Adults. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
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The Benefits
1. 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
2. Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
3. Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
4. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
5. Carers Leave
6. Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
7. Access to Health & Wellbeing support
8. Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
9. Cycle to Work Scheme
10. Lift share Scheme
11. Car Lease Scheme
12. Technology Benefit Scheme