Occupational Therapist

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to work within the Advice and Contact Team who shares our passion for the community and takes pride in their work. This is an excellent opportunity to develop both personally and professionally, whether you are newly qualified or looking for a change and are interested in the work we do.

Main duties of the job:

• You will be part of a supportive and established team, developing a service that has a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do.
• This is a fast-paced, high-performing team who look at prevention and supporting our customers of Wiltshire.
• You will have a varied caseload and manage OT workstreams and referrals that come into the team, and as part of our preceptorship model you will receive regular supervision and support.
• You will need to hold a professional qualification in Occupational Therapy or have a qualification pending.
• We are looking for someone who uses creativity, independent analysis and judgement to support individuals to meet agreed outcomes, and is passionate about adapting an individual's environment to improve independence and quality of life.

About us:

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That is why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect.

Job responsibilities:

• To uphold standards of practice for Occupational Therapists as determined by the regulatory body, the Health and Care Professions Council and Professional Standards and Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
• To undertake occupational therapy assessments with customers.
• To plan for the provision of support and/or services with customers in order to assist them meet their outcomes and to live as independently as possible fulfilling their individual potential.
• To support carers to continue in their role.
• To deliver this service in accordance with the statutory responsibilities as set out within social care and housing legislation.
• To ensure that the primary responsibility of safeguarding adults is delivered in accordance with the law and local policy and guidance.

Person Specification:

• Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy (Diploma or Degree).
• Registered with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist.
• Evidence of appropriate work experience and reflective learning from placement experience whilst qualifying as an Occupational Therapist and of appropriate professional and personal development relevant to length of post qualifying experience.
• Ability to travel on a daily basis and to undertake visits to customers in their own homes or in other settings.
• To be flexible and work in other teams as required.
• Knowledge of delivering adaptations through the Disabled Facilities Grant process.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the safeguarding of adults.
• Experience of working with adults.
• A self-starter, well organised person who is passionate about delivery of high quality customer-centric services and can contribute proactively as a team member.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a variety of ways and levels.
• Literate, numerate with good computer skills.
• Must be able to write clear, accurate and evidence informed documentation.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of reablement to support and promote independence.
• Experience of providing major adaptations using Disabled Facilities Grants.
• Knowledge of manual handling.
• Experience of working in a social care setting.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.