An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Grade 8 Occupational Therapist working within Independent Living Services.
About the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for undertaking assessments of need and agreeing outcomes with service users and carers. Interventions are likely to include equipment provision and major adaptations. There will also be opportunities to be involved in different projects within the service, including Single Carer Management and reviewing/ identifying people with a potential for reablement.
In addition the Senior Occupational Therapist will have responsibility for the following:
* Supervision (both formal and informal) of staff at the following levels: Admin Assistant, Contact Officer, Occupational Therapy assistant, Grade 7 Occupational Therapists
Be responsible for complex, multifaceted cases including complaints, complex social situations, or those which may result in legal action against the Council. These will be agreed with the Team Manager as appropriate.
To be actively involved in business planning, and take lead role for an area of service development, as identified from the business plan each year, with the Team Manager through PPDR.
We can offer flexible working and a work pattern that promotes a healthy work life balance. The council supports hybrid working and you will be provided with a laptop and mobile phone in order that you can work seamlessly between office, community, and home.
We are committed to your development and have well-established supervision and Personal Performance and Development schemes, training and CPD programmes (where appropriate), and a Journal club.
What We Are Looking For From You
The successful candidate must also be able to work to strict deadlines and be extremely flexible. You must be able to work autonomously as well as being able to work as part of a team.
You will have excellent communication and organisation skills, and the ability to problem solve and provide outcome focused interventions.
It is essential that you have experience of working proactively with clients with physical disabilities and/or older people, hold a full valid driving licence and have use of a vehicle with business insurance.
Additional information
With effect from the 1st April 2021 this post attracts a market supplement of £3000 per annum full time equivalent.
This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
The successful applicants should be able to communicate effectively in Welsh to: Level 1 – Entry Level.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
This document is available in Welsh / Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg.
The interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform.
If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or if you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please contact: Caryn Abbott (Service Manager) or Cheryl Hill (Team Manager, Case Management), Independent Living Services 029 2023 4222.
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Job Category Communities
Department Housing & Communities
Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent
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