Job Description
Grade: 9A
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Hourly Rate: £24.74 - £26.72
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Salary: £38,702.73 - £41,702.73 per annum
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Contract Duration: Permanent
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Hours: 30 hours per week
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Role Purpose\n
Looking for a role where you can make a lasting difference beyond the clinical setting? Adult Social Work Occupational Therapy offers the opportunity to work alongside people in their own homes and communities, helping them overcome barriers, maximise independence and achieve what matters most to them.
\n As part of a supportive team, you'll use your occupational therapy skills to assess needs, identify strengths, recommend equipment and adaptations, and develop creative solutions that enable people to live safely and independently. You'll work with adults experiencing a wide range of physical, cognitive and mental health challenges, with no two days the same.
\n Adult Social Work provides a unique opportunity to see the real impact of your interventions. From supporting someone to remain in their own home to helping them reconnect with their community, your work can be truly life changing. You'll build meaningful relationships, work collaboratively with families and partner agencies, and play a key role in promoting choice, dignity and wellbeing.
\n With flexible working, strong professional support, regular supervision and opportunities for ongoing development, Adult Social Work OT is an excellent career choice for therapists seeking autonomy, variety and the chance to make a tangible difference every day. Join us and use your skills where they matter most, empowering people to live the lives they choose.
\n We will consider candidates seeking up to 30 hours (flexible).
Essential\n
• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
\n • Registered with HCPC
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A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.*
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* If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.
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Informal Enquiries\n
Informal enquiries may be made to Jillian Higgins at jillian.higgins@scotborders.gov.uk.
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Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
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Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
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Employability Support –The Employability Service - For support on completing job applications, Scottish Borders residents can access free support from our specialist Employability Team. Please contact us via the switchboard 01835 824000 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email employability@scotborders.gov.uk
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You can also find more about the support we have to offer, by visiting our website for more information https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/help-finding-job/support-employment
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Occupational Therapist with Care Manager - Duns - SBO10466 employer: Scottish Borders council
Earlston High School, part of the Scottish Borders Council, is an excellent employer that prioritises the professional development and well-being of its staff. With a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion, teachers are encouraged to grow through continuous professional development opportunities while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners in a vibrant community. Located in the picturesque Scottish Borders, the school offers a unique environment where educators can thrive both personally and professionally.
