Advertisement Details The main purpose of the Occupational Therapy Aide is to support the Occupational Therapy Team to provide a specialist service to people in the community who are experiencing mental and physical disabilities, to enable them to live as independently a life as possible with optimal functional performance. A degree of flexibility will be required, to meet the demands of the service. The post holder will cover areas such as aids and minor adaptations, falls prevention, assessment and provision of Telecare equipment, and sensory impairment equipment. Re-ablement will be a key part of their approach. The post holder will be expected to keep up to date with new technological and professional developments in the area. There will be considerable contact with service users, families and carers who will have varying degrees of need which the postholder will be required to respond to as appropriate. More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Please follow the link(s) below for further information - Additional Information The grade of this post is I Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour Permanent Part Time post for 18.5 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made A relocation package does not apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited We are happy to talk flexible working During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at Independent Living Centre, Lerwick, Shetland For further details relating to this post, please contact: Fay Whitlock-Wilson, Lead Community Occupational Therapist, Tel - , Email - If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call . Information about Shetland Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere. Find out more about: Living and working in Shetland : here The Shetland Islands Council: here41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15
Occupational Therapy Aide - Independent Living Centre - SIC08975 employer: Shetland Islands Council
At Wastview Care Services, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those we support. Our team enjoys excellent salary packages, generous holiday allowances, and flexible working arrangements, all within the stunning backdrop of Shetland's natural beauty. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive work culture that values compassion and respect, we offer meaningful opportunities for growth in a community-oriented environment.
