We have an exciting opportunity for two Senior Occupational Therapists to join us!
These are full-time, permanent roles with hybrid working, and a salary of £43,202 - £47,521 per annum.
About us:
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.
Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us, and we continue to rise to the challenge.
This is an excellent opportunity for two enthusiastic Senior Occupational Therapists to join our teams.
The Role:
The two Occupational Therapist (OT) roles are within the Front Door Team and the Hospital Team.
The Front Door Team involves managing a varied caseload of residents whose challenges require our specialism to optimise their wellbeing. You will be assessing within an integrated team of OT and Social Workers to support a holistic approach to maximising function, preventing longer term challenges and hospital admissions to our more vulnerable residents.
The second Occupational Therapist role sits within the Hospital Team working to expedite safe and timely discharges from hospital or residential settings to residents' homes. Once home, the integrated team's approach is to maximise residents' optimal function, preventing the possibility of readmissions.
As well as supporting your colleagues, you will be supported with supervision and training to develop your knowledge and skills.
Your role will involve:
* Assessment and interventions for residents with physical disabilities, not excluding cognitive decline
* Manual handling assessments
* Postural and seating assessments
* Disabled facility grant assessments
* Housing reports to support rehousing (Front Door Team)
* Specialist equipment provision
* Service development and audit
What we are looking for:
* An individual who has experience of adult social care, community and/or hospital Occupational Therapy
* A good understanding of IT with skills including MS Office, Word, Excel, spreadsheets
* Sound knowledge of safeguarding adults
* The ability to make decisions based on evidence
* An interest in improving practice
* Must hold a valid UK driving licence
What we offer:
* 32 days annual leave
* Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
* Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
* Free employee parking close to the offices.
* Give As You Earn scheme.
* Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
* Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice, and information.
* Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.
If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Interview dates: Week commencing 18th November 2024
If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Diane Macdonald, Principal OT, Diane.Macdonald@rbwm.gov.uk
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