Job Description
Role - Occupational Therapist Technician (Technical Services)
Location - GCHSCP, Unit 17-22 Nurseries Road, Baillieston Distribution Centre, Glasgow, G69 6UL
Contract Status - Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for four Occupational Therapist Technicians to join Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership's (GCHSCP) Community Equipment Service, which operates on behalf of multiple local authorities throughout Scotland and Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS. We are the UK's largest provider of assistive technology equipment.
Reporting directly to the Technical Supervisor, your duties will include installation, delivery, uplift, maintenance, and repair of daily living aids and nursing equipment such as grab rails and hospital beds within clients' homes, using company supplied tools and equipment. You will liaise with internal and external agencies including Social Work and Health personnel, detailing tasks completed, whilst ensuring work undertaken complies with all elements of Health and Safety.
The successful candidate will be empathetic, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and possess strong inter-personal and organisational skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, accurately, and confidently. You should demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, use your initiative when required, work independently and as part of a team, and have a flexible approach to the needs of the business. Previous experience working with vulnerable service users would be advantageous.
Possession of a full UK Driving Licence is essential.
Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is essential upon taking up the appointment. Please note that successful candidates will be required to pay for their PVG membership.
These roles are excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).
Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 18th August 2025.
If you would like to learn more about the role before applying, you can contact David Montgomery, Store Service Manager, by email: David.montgomery@glasgow.gov.uk.
Working for us!
For more information on Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCC), please visit the following websites:
* GCC Website
* GCC Conditions of Service
Application Packs
Alternative application packs can be requested in formats such as Braille, Audio, or other languages. To request an alternative pack, please call 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted via second class within 3 working days of your request. Please note the closing date of the job advert when requesting a pack to ensure timely submission of your application.
Further Information
Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure, which may impact current salaries quoted in job adverts. For more information, see:
GCC Job Evaluation
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