37 hours per week
Fixed term for up to 12 months
We have an opportunity for a temporary Occupational Therapist to join our established team comprising an Occupational Therapy Manager, Assistant Manager/Senior Practitioner, Community Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistant. You will be contributing to a wider multi-disciplinary approach to provide comprehensive, integrated assessments for older adults and people with physical disabilities. You will have a pivotal role in our community care services by carrying out home-based functional assessments, maximising independence and enhancing wellbeing and quality of life.
You will need to be enthusiastic, imaginative, enjoy the challenge of problem solving and working with people in a community setting. You will need to utilise a broad range of Occupational Therapy skills as you will be working closely with people who have a wide range of disabilities and ages, their carers and families.
We will be committed to enhancing your skills and professional development with structured induction, peer group support, professional supervision and by providing a wide range of training and development opportunities.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
Applicants should note that a criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be necessary for the successful applicant.
Closing Date: Wednesday 29 September 2021
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