As an Occupational Therapist you will work within the relevant legal frameworks, guidance, policies and procedures to provide interventions, undertake assessment, reviews, care and support planning with individuals and their carers, promoting well-being, independence and protection. You will be responsible for enabling people to identify their needs and outcomes and to implement and review support plans to meet them, liaising with other professional/agencies as required.,
* Deliver reablement training to care providers
* Working with key stakeholders to maximise independence by completing robust assessment and setting SMART goals.
* To consider and maximise the use of assistive technology, including Telecare as an option to maximise independence
* To carry out specialist functional assessments to include but not limited to; activities of daily living such as eating, communication, seating, postural assessments, environmental controls, adaptations, transport, accessing community., Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
* Professional degree level Occupational Therapy qualification or equivalent
* Full EU driving licence (and access to daily use of a car)
* Experience in a Social Care or health care environment.
* Demonstrable experience of managing risk in a social care or health setting
* Demonstrable experience in undertaking assessment of complex needs
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life., Children's services People are at the heart of our organisation whether it's our staff, residents or businesses. We're committed to equality across the Borough and within our workplace, continually striving to better understand our communities we serve to inform the decisions we make. We know that by working together, anything is possible. Our 'One Team' approach means that whether we're working remotely, in the office, or out in the community, we stay connected to one another, our partners and communities. We are always open to new ideas and ways of doing things. We foster an environment where creativity is valued, empowering our staff to drive change through innovative ideas to deliver our services successfully. Our people are passionate about what they do and are proud to work here; it's our people that makes us who we are! Would you like to work for a small unitary authority often voted one of the best places to live in the UK; Wokingham is an attractive market town in Berkshire with excellent road and rail links, good schools and low levels of crime making the town attractive to families and residents who enjoy a high quality of life Wokingham Borough Council has had a major reorganisation to ensure we provide the best possible services to the people of Wokingham. For Children's Services this has resulted in appointing a dynamic new Director of Children's Services who is committed to high quality services for all children and their families and to further develop a 'learning organisation' where our staff develop and achieve their future ambition. You would be joining a confident Leadership team on a journey to offering a consistently good service; a service which works honestly and respectfully with families, offering high support and challenge to meet the needs of their children in a time frame which makes sense to children. As a learning organisation we do not shy away from difficult decisions we work creatively and assertively with families, extended family members, our staff and colleague professionals in other agencies. Careers in adult social care Adult Social Care makes a positive impact on so many lives. Working in social care is a fulfilling job that transforms lives for the better. With your help, people will have the ongoing support they need to live their lives to the full and help continue to deliver our outstanding services Roles are varied and every day is different. Working in adult social care will give you a huge sense of pride and satisfaction at the end of every working day. You won't find a more rewarding job.
Now is a fantastic time to become part of our team and in return we can offer you an excellent range of benefits including flexible working options, a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, an enhanced local government pension scheme, a range of discounts, an onsite gym, salary sacrifice car schemes, an employee assistance program and so much more!,
* Excellent pension benefits
* Flexible working hours
* Annual leave - starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays dependent on grade and working hours)
* Training and support
* Free eye tests
* Free gym access
* Free advice and counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Relocation package worth up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility
* Employment referral scheme of £1000 for successful candidates (subject to eligibility)
* We pay professional registration fees for Social Workers and Occupational Therapists
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