Job Description
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36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 28 February 2027
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Occupational Therapy Service for a full time; fixed term; 1 year; Community Occupational Therapist (36 hours), working within a Locality model. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of Occupational Therapists and Service Coordinators supported by two team managers and the Group Manager.
West Lothian Council is a vibrant and forward-thinking council promoting team working, encouraging continuing professional development (CPD), peer support and regular supervision. The service offers a rotational program which covers three areas of: Housing; Independent Mobility assessment (IMA’s) and first point of contact (Duty), as well as contributing to the success of ‘All about me Assessments’. These assessments support minor as well as major adaptation, equipment provision, specialist seating and manual handling.
Within the heart of the Lothian area there are close links to Edinburgh and Glasgow, which provide easy access to live events such as concerts and sport. Edinburgh airport is a very short distance away promoting ease of access to the rest of Europe. Alternatively, there is ease of access to the rest of the Scotland including the Highlands & Islands.
We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.
We look forward to your application.