An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior Occupational Therapist working within Independent Living & Community Social Care, Reablement Services. The post will work across the Community Occupational Therapy service and Community Resource Team (CRT).
The service works in partnership with vulnerable adults to support them to live independently at home and connected to their communities.
CRT is a joint service provided by Cardiff Council and Cardiff and Vale University Health Board that aims to support adults, through therapy and/ or home care, to recover or maintain their ability to live independently at home.
About the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for undertaking assessments of need and agreeing outcomes with service users and carers. Interventions are likely to include equipment provision and major adaptations.
In addition, the Occupational Therapist will have responsibility for the line Management and Supervision (both formal and informal) of up to 10 staff of CRT Reablement & Bridging Assessment Officers.
Be responsible for complex, multifaceted cases including complaints, complex social situations, or those which may result in legal action against the Council. These will be agreed with the Team Manager as appropriate.
To be actively involved in business planning, and take lead role for an area of service development, as identified from the business plan each year, with the Team Manager through the Personal review process.
What We Are Looking For From You
The successful candidate must also be able to work to strict deadlines and be extremely flexible. You must be able to work autonomously as well as being able to work as part of a team.
You will have excellent communication and organisation skills, and the ability to problem solve and provide outcome focused interventions.
You will have experience of managing/supervising others and it is essential that you hold a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the Health Care Professionals Council.
Additional information
With effect from 1st April 2024, this role attracts a market supplement of £3,000 (full time equivalent). This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.
We are committed to your development and have well-established supervision and Personal Performance and Development schemes, training and CPD programmes (where appropriate), and a Journal club.
It is essential that you have experience of working proactively with clients with physical disabilities and/or older people, hold a full valid driving licence and have use of a vehicle with business insurance.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
This document is available in Welsh / Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg.
The interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform.
We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or if you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please contact: Victoria Llewellyn (Team Manager) or Nicola Rees (Service Manager), Independent Living Services 02920234234.
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Job Category Housing
Department Housing & Communities
Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent
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