Our mission is simple:
- Promote independence
- Provide timely, cost-effective support, ensuring informal carers needs are also considered
- Reduce the need for ongoing care
If you’re passionate about making a real difference, this is your chance to lead change from the very first point of contact.
About the Team
ASCP is a multi-disciplinary, responsive service. We visit individuals in their own homes, understand their circumstances to provide practical solutions – from equipment to short-term support – helping people regain skills and confidence.
You’ll work alongside an incredible team of professionals, including:
- Social Workers and Social Care Assessment Officers
- Physiotherapists
- Falls Prevention Coordinators
- Moving & Handling Specialists
- Reablement Practitioners
- Health colleagues
Together, we deliver rapid interventions that prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and help people stay independent for longer.
About the Role
- Support people to maintain independence and avoid unnecessary admissions
- Contribute clinical expertise to a team tackling falls, frailty, long-term conditions and unexpected crisis
- Ensure timely, strengths-based interventionsThis is a front-facing role where your decisions matter. You’ll make an impact from the very first conversation, shaping care pathways and helping people live safely and confidently in their own homes.
We need someone who is:
- Confident and person focused
- A great communicator with a flexible approach
- Ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet challenging deadlines
- Experienced in Local Authority work
Why Join Us?
- Access training and development opportunities to grow your career
- Work in a role where your ideas and expertise truly matter
- Enjoy the variety and challenge of the work, alongside other professionals who are supportive and want great outcomes for people.
We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.
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Occupational Therapist in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Newcastle City Council
Newcastle City Learning (NCL) is an excellent employer that values communication and creativity, offering a supportive work environment where your contributions directly impact the community's educational landscape. With a commitment to employee growth and development, NCL provides opportunities for skill enhancement while fostering a culture of collaboration and respect. Working at either the Heaton Centre or Westgate College, you will enjoy a dynamic atmosphere that prioritises the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, ensuring that your role is both meaningful and rewarding.
