Overview
Occupational Therapist/Care Manager role at Tapinoo LLC
Job details
* Hours: 30 hours per week (part-time or job share applicants considered)
* Grade: 9A
* Hourly rate: £23.90 - £25.81
* Salary: £37,400.62 - £40,388.41 per annum
* Contract type: Permanent
Role purpose
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist is available within the Adult Social Work and practice team based in Duns, Berwickshire.
We are embracing digital transformation and equipping our staff with iPads and iPhones for assessments to enhance efficiency and accessibility. We promote Technology Enabled Care (TEC) solutions in assessments where suitable, ensuring innovative and effective service delivery.
Applicants must have excellent communication skills, experience of partnership working, assessment and maximising independent living skills. A working knowledge of rehabilitation, moving and handling, housing solutions, equipment and adaptations would be desirable. We are a small, supportive, friendly, forward-thinking team. You will have access to regular supervision both within the team and from the Professional Lead Occupational Therapist. In addition to this, there is regular peer support and CPD opportunities with Occupational Therapy colleagues across the Scottish Borders. The Team is made up of Social Workers, Nurse care managers, Occupational Therapists and Para-professionals. We provide a Social Work and Occupational Therapy service for the local communities of Duns, Eyemouth and the surrounding areas.
Essential
* Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy; Registered with HCPC
* A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driver's licence, Scottish Borders Council will consider reasonable adjustments to enable you to undertake travel. Where possible, such adjustments will be made to support the role.
Informal enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Shona MaCorquodale by telephone on 01361 886 103 or by email.
Diversity and equal opportunity
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability; under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
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