Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Care Direct Plus North
Join Our Dynamic Occupational Therapy Team in North Devon!
Are you a passionate and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and forward-thinking team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Care Direct Plus North in Barnstaple!
Why Choose Us?
Our enthusiastic and welcoming team is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of adults across North Devon. Covering a diverse area including vibrant towns, charming villages, and stunning rural communities, you’ll have the chance to work in a truly unique and scenic environment. We work closely with NHS teams, social care services, district councils, housing providers, and equipment suppliers, ensuring a collaborative and holistic approach to care. Our team includes a mix of experienced Band 5 and Band 6 Occupational Therapists, as well as experienced Social Care Assessors, all committed to supporting one another and delivering excellent outcomes.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will:
* Assess adults with a range of disabilities and health conditions, enabling them to live as independently and safely as possible.
* Use a strengths-based approach to promote independence, providing advice, equipment, minor and major adaptations, rehousing support, and care recommendations.
* Work collaboratively with our Moving & Handling Review Specialist OT to develop skills in care review and risk management.
* Manage your own diverse and rewarding caseload, providing a person-centred service within the framework of local government policy and legislation.
* Be committed to equality, diversity, and achieving positive outcomes for the people of North Devon.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're looking for a role where you can develop your skills, work in a stunning location, and be part of a supportive and proactive team, then we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and become part of our amazing team!
About us
What we can offer you
* We are committed to your continuous professional development and preceptorship, doing all we can to help you excel in your career and with new and exciting opportunities for career development. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
* We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years service.
* Recognition of NHS continuous service for contractual annual leave purposes, sick pay entitlement and Maternity/Adoption & Paternity pay entitlement (within DCC T&C).
* Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role please discuss further at interview).
* Offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
* If you are currently living, working or studying in the UK and are looking to relocate to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions and in exceptional circumstances, relocation support of up to £10,000 may be available. Visa sponsorship may also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply. Please note at this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications.
Job responsibilities
For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Professional knowledge acquired through degree or diploma in occupational therapy.
* Registered as fit to practice by Health and Care Professions Council.
* Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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