Occupational Therapist (37 hours per week) in the Long Term OT Team
The OT Service is involved in a number of projects to improve services for citizens including integrated working across the whole system. These projects and partnerships across Wrexham benefit a whole cross section of the community so it is an exciting time to join the team and contribute to shaping services for the future. You will be working with children and adults with long term conditions or disabilities.
Responsibilities
The OT position will be working with OTs, Social Care Assessors and Moving and Handling Advisors to support the development of a responsive OT service to those citizens with long term needs. This may include working alongside Social Work colleagues to offer a personalised assessment of care needs to ensure that care isn't over or under prescribed in relation to functional abilities and moving & handling tasks; the use of equipment to increase independence and provision of adaptations such as stair lifts or more major adaptations such as extensions, to improve the citizens home environment & to improve occupational engagement.
You will be supported and supervised by the HCPC registered OT management team. All training will be provided to ensure that you have the appropriate knowledge and skills for the role.
Benefits
At WCBC, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional development. When you join our workforce, you can look forward to:
* Higher starting salary for the right candidate
* Managers and supportive peer groups
* Up to 32 days of annual leave
* Work-life balance including flexible working
* Local Government Pension
* Training and Development Opportunities
* Employee Support Scheme
* Discounts and offers for staff
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Learning Welsh programmes
* Workplace well-being initiatives
* Reduced gym memberships
* Access to Credit Union
The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh.
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