Job Description Occupational Therapist (13/878) Wigtownshire Locality Office £28,221.67 – £30,296 We have a 28 hours vacancy for an Occupational Therapist (OT) in Rhins Home Team, based in Wigtownshire Locality Office. The OT will work with and be in partnership with people primarily with disabilities and their informal carers, and take forward recommendations to meet need, which will include assistive equipment and adaptations. The post holder will take forward desk based assessments for the blue badge scheme. The OT will work within a multidisciplinary Home Team which includes other Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Social Workers, Community Nursing, Public Health Improvement workers, and the extended team of colleagues in Housing, Care and Repair and other agencies. The Home Team model is a new and progressive model of working within community health and social care. We are looking for a registered practitioner with experience of working within health and social care which involves the use of assistive equipment and experience of working in a team setting. You will have effective communication and computer skills, as well as good organisational skills and will work towards understanding of legislation underpinning the provision of services to disabled people. Regular Professional supervision will be in place along with performance and development reviews, as well as the opportunity to further develop skills and experience. This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council. Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident. A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged. With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions. Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation. For further information please contact: Frances Butler, Rhins Home Team Lead – [email protected] Alert me to jobs like this