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Grade 4 - £34,434- £41,771
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week
About The Role
We are delighted to announce new opportunities for Occupational Therapists within our team. Using your understanding of the aspirations of the people who use our services and their carers, your focus will be on completing assessments to make clinical recommendations that enable citizens to maximise their quality of life. Arranging the appropriate service provision, your role will include working with other agencies to reduce barriers to social inclusion and achieve solutions that meet individual citizens’ needs. You will explore provision of manual handling equipment, simple and specialist equipment, minor adaptations, teaching new techniques, and the provision of major adaptation. Collaborating with citizens, carers and colleagues, you can play an active role in helping to further develop our services. You will work as part of a fast-paced, vibrant and dynamic team as well as autonomously, frequently using your initiative.
You may have opportunities to develop skills in a range of specialisms including house adaptations, Disabled Facilities Grant assessments, specialist equipment and enablement programmes, Forensic service, Community Clinics, Single Handed Care for citizens aged 18+, and supporting with Transitions cases. The team undertakes partnership working with discretionary Blue Badge Services, Housing, Early Intervention and NHS. A variety of CPD activities are available and a two-year Learning and Development Programme is offered to support your development.
About Us
Birmingham is a vibrant city with ongoing regeneration and ambition for the future. Our team strives for innovation and we are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our citizens in adult social care. We value diversity and development within a supportive environment.
About You
You should be eligible to be registered as an Occupational Therapist with HCPC; final year students are welcome to apply.
We’d Like You To Bring
* Experience of working with elderly or disabled citizens, either in a professional or voluntary capacity.
* Understanding of equal opportunity and diversity issues.
* Experience of report writing and strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Willingness to work flexibly across different projects across the city.
* Excellent work ethic, able to maintain a fast pace.
* Ability to engage in difficult and sensitive conversations with citizens and their representatives.
* Team player with the ability to work autonomously.
* Understanding of assessment processes and outcomes; sound clinical reasoning and willingness to learn about OT delivery in Social Care.
* Commitment to continuing professional development and progression to a Senior Occupational Therapist role.
What We Offer In Return
* Commitment to diversity and inclusivity, wellbeing and balance with coaching, mentoring and training.
* Family friendly policies and benefits including West Midlands Pension Fund, discounted gym membership, Blue Light Card and confidential employee assistance programme.
* 29 days’ annual leave increasing with length of service, with option to purchase additional days.
* Golden Hello payment - £1,000 (upon external appointment).
* Recruitment & Retention Payment - £5,000 per annum (paid monthly over 12 months, pro rata for part-time staff).
Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role and include your motivation for applying (no more than 1500 words). Applications without a CV and Personal Statement will not be considered.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer. We are committed to employing, retaining and developing our people and support internal mobility. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments or additional support during your application. For informal enquiries please contact: resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk
DBS check will be undertaken. Applications from internal employees and those under S118 may be prioritised.
Job Description And Person Specification
Note: Roles are advertised for a minimum of two weeks; vacancies may close earlier due to high application volumes. Submit your application promptly to be considered.
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