Job vacancy details
Community Occupational Therapist (Housing Adaptations)
| Employer | Medway Council | Location | ME4 4TR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working Pattern | Full Time, Permanent position | Hours | 37 Hour Week |
| Salary | B2 £26,784 – £34,207 per annum | Reference | CA0666L |
| Closing Date | 17/07/2009 23:30 PM | ||
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Service. This new post will be focusing primarily on major adaptations and be based within the Housing Adaptations Team.
The Adaptations team has recently been provided with additional funding to improve timescales for the approval of Disabled Facilities Grants and Council House Adaptations. We are looking for a dedicated, experienced Occupational Therapist to work within this team and ensure that there is excellent liaison with Social Care Occupational Therapists and Service Users. The post will involve the assessment of the needs of disabled people and their carers living in the community and the recommendation for the provision of appropriate equipment and adaptations to improve individuals’ quality of life and independence.
A sound knowledge of the Disabled Facilities Grant process is essential.
You will hold a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy and HPC registration. Experience working within the Community Occupational Therapy field is essential and a good understanding of the wider Social Care agenda is important. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential as is the ability to be highly organised and efficient in caseload management. A full driving licence is also essential.
For an informal discussion, please contact Jackie Challis/Amanda Dean Service Manager Physical Disability on 01634 331272
Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau enhanced disclosure.
Closing date: 17 July 2009
Interviews will be held w/c 27 July 2009
Equal Opportunities
No service user, employee or job applicant will be discriminated against, harassed or receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.
