Adult Care in Rochdale are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join them in delivering an excellent service to our residents in Rochdale.
This role is Grade 7 or Grade 8 depending on experience. The salary on offer is £36,363 - £47,181.
This post is a temporary position for 12 months to cover Maternity Leave within the Short Term Assessment & Reablement Service - STARS.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to provide a responsive, strength-based approach in supporting the residents of Rochdale.
STARS is a short-term intensive reablement programme that helps people live at home following a stay in hospital or a change in care needs, supporting independence, confidence and skill relearning.
STARS currently has 2 OT and 2 OT Assistants. The successful OT will manage a busy short-term caseload and support hospital discharge, promoting independence and prevention in a fast-paced environment.
This post is part time 22 hours a week, in line with service requirement, which can be discussed at interview.
The successful OT will manage their own caseload, support and guide the OTA’s in the team, working alongside social care colleagues as well as the Integrated Health Team and our team of Reablement Support Assistants.
Opportunities for training and enhancement are available in house with a busy training schedule. The OTs have their own Practice Development Group (PDG) and work closely across the borough to support and share learning. Clinical supervision is from an advanced practitioner OT.
The post holder must be able to demonstrate an ability to travel around the Borough of Rochdale.
This post is subject to a satisfactory two-year reference history, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or have any questions please email kate.bedford@rochdale.gov.uk.
To apply please demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification.
Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your application.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.