Overview
Are you passionate about making a positive and lasting difference for the people of Hull? Care and support in Hull is transforming and Hull City Council are looking for exceptional individuals to join the Adult Social Care team. Occupational Therapy performs a vital function, ensuring that individuals can maintain their independence and live life to the fullest. We are looking for OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS.
Responsibilities
* To work alongside with the Occupational Therapists to enable people to improve their health, wellbeing, and independence, and other professionals as required.
* To assess for equipment, adaptations and alternative housing.
* To undertake Duty and other office/telephone based tasks.
* To support Occupational Therapists with Moving and Handling of Adults.
* Delivery of equipment (possibly heavy or bulky) across the city - therefore driver and vehicle essential.
* To use a number of different computer systems and programs to maintain accurate records, and ordering of equipment.
Team structure and locations
There are various posts available in Adult Social Care across 2 different office sites, Kinloss Garth and Wilberforce Health Centre. The teams are:
* Localities - Community based with people who have long term Care and Support needs. Monday–Friday 8:30–5. There will be an expectation of more than 12 community visits per week, and a minimum of three days working from the office base.
* See and Solve - Office based completing initial screening of referrals. Monday–Friday 8:30–5.
* Active Recovery - Community based with people who have short term goals. Monday–Sunday rota, working one weekend in 3. There will be an expectation of more than 12 community visits per week, and a minimum of three days working from the office base.
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for candidates with a strongly related background and experience, such as therapy assistant, associate practitioner, technical instructor (therapy), social care adviser, care officer, Health Care Assistant who has experience with equipment and assessing risk. We offer excellent training, support and development in your career. The exact team the post will be discussed at interview and people will be matched to the team which best meets their skills and availability.
This role is not available for sponsorship therefore is only open to applicants who have the right to work in the UK.
Qualifications and requirements
* NVQ Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience.
* Previous experience of occupational therapy or a related field through work, volunteering or lived experience, with an awareness of the role of occupational therapy in adult social care.
* Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act, Care Act and Safeguarding.
* Good standard of computer skills.
* Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
* Ability to do moving and handling desirable.
* Car driver with access to a vehicle to transport equipment across the city essential.
Notes: Disability Confident employer information may apply; a Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.
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