Occupational Therapy Assistant - FTC
Would you like to be part of a holistic therapy team that provides person centred Reablement services across the county of Rutland? We are expanding our provision to be able to offer more people reablement to increase independence as part of the D2A pathway.
About you...
- Experienced Band 3 or 4 equivalent Occupational Therapy Assistant with community experience in either NHS or Social Care settings
- Experience in fast paced community teams covering Admission Avoidance/Crisis Response services or similar would be desirable.
- Newly qualified OTs who would like to build skills and knowledge as an Assistant prior to taking on a qualified OT post.
About the role…
- Work closely with our Occupational Therapists to provide exemplary services that meet the needs of the residents of Rutland.
- Work within our integrated health and social care therapy team, across our D2A pathway, and reablement service
- Aim to keep people living in their own homes through provision of minor adaptations and equipment.
- Practice daily activities to regain independence including mobility and transfers.
- Work flexibly to cover a 7-day service.
We welcome applications from individuals who do not have any experience and are looking to start a career in Therapy Services, in which case full training will be provided.
Please note that a full driving licence is needed as the post holder will be required to travel around the county.
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant interviews will be held on 08 June 2023. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.
Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.
To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Sarah Humphries, Team Manager at shumphries@rutland.gov.uk
How to Apply
To apply for this role click on the ‘Apply Online’ button below. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account you will be guided through the set up process.
Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.
Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to the submit your completed application. You should use the Personal Statement section to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758401 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk