We are recruiting an Occupational Therapist at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Working hours: 37
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Tŷ Graddfa
Team: Community Resource Team
This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.
We pay an attractive salary of £39,152 - £41,771 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
We have a rare opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our well-established and experienced Community Resource Team in the Caerphilly borough.
The Occupational Therapist’s main role is to support with community assessments and can be asked to provide advice in relation to moving and handling as well as equipment / adaptations to promote independence. The focus is on supporting individuals to achieve their wellbeing outcomes, utilising a multi-disciplinary approach.
There are opportunities to work across a number of different services such as the community, hospital discharge and reablement / assessment services. We can support newly qualified Occupational Therapists to progress and encourage a culture of continuing professional development.
Qualifications
* A Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
* Knowledge of Social Services and Well‑Being Act (Wales) 2014, Manual Handling Regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act.
* Experience of undertaking assessments that focus on the individual and the personal outcomes that they wish to achieve.
* Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business/work purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings and visit clients.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lisa Hutton on 07825 634 167 or email huttol@caerphilly.gov.uk.
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