Job title: Community Occupational Therapist
Hours: 37 hours, full time
Contract: Permanent
Internal vacancy. Applications will only be considered from existing Leeds City Council employees.
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.
About you
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is looking to progress their career and work as a Community OT in one of our established Disability Services Teams.
About the role
As a Community Occupational Therapist you will visit people in their own homes and undertake assessments of disabled and older people, using a strength based, occupational focus, and aim to reduce barriers to inclusion in day-to-day activities. This will include making recommendations for major adaptations and equipment to enable people to remain in their own homes for as long as possible.
You will also need to develop skills in moving and handling, including risk assessment and identifying solutions to reduce risk which considers the needs and personal outcomes of disabled people and their families.
We encourage our staff to grow their career with us, from students and newly qualified Occupational Therapists through to senior and experienced managers. Continued Professional Development (CPD) is at the heart of our practice and staff are given half a day a month to develop this. There are clear career progression pathways and work to ensure that there is the right balance between support and challenge in all roles.
Professional supervision and line management are provided by a Disability Team Manager, who is a registered Occupational Therapist. Community OTs are responsible for supervising less experienced members of the team. CPD is supported including through peer groups.
Occupational Therapists have a role in shaping and developing the service and there will also be other opportunities to be involved in development work within the service. We provide opportunities for all our registered Occupational Therapists to support student education and to gain skills in the supervision and support of new graduate Occupational Therapists.
You will need to be a car driver and have access to a car, and a mileage allowance is paid for using your own car.
What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
* a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
* membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
* flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
* a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
* a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
How to apply
Apply for this job online. Please complete the online application form.
For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact Arif Rehman, Disability Team Manager, Tel: 07712217211, or email arif.rehman@leeds.gov.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK.
Leeds City Council Job Profile
Directorate: Adults and Health
Service Area: Disability Services/Health and Housing
Job Title: Community Occupational Therapist
Grade: PO1
Conditions of service: NJC
Reports to: Team Manager
Responsible for: Students, Occupational Therapy Assistants and New Graduate Occupational Therapists.
Special conditions: This post is subject to a higher level check with the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Job purpose
Under the general direction of a Team Manager, and with support from Senior Occupational Therapists, provide a high quality and comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to adults, children and young people, carers and the community in accordance with the organisational needs, policy and practices of the Directorate and within statutory guidelines.
The post holder must at all times carry out responsibilities within the City Council’s Policies and Procedures, particularly the Council Policies on Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, and within the Health and Care Professions Council Code of Practice.
Responsibilities
* To undertake a range of complex Occupational Therapy assessments.
* To manage an allocated caseload of disabled people and regularly monitor, review and evaluate changes in their needs.
* To complete moving and handling and hoist training, and carry out moving and handling assessments.
* To provide general advice, support and guidance on casework to less experienced and unregistered members of the team.
* To maintain accurate and up to date case notes and other records, and write reports as required.
* To assist in the planning and developing of future service and policies.
* To contribute to safeguarding investigations in accordance with legislative requirements.
Qualifications
Qualification in Occupational Therapy – Degree/diploma. Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) upon commencement in post and maintain yearly registration.
Essential requirements
* Ability to effectively plan, prioritise and time manage own workload.
* Able to communicate effectively with a range of partners and service users.
* Ability to carry out Occupational Therapy assessments of disabled people and develop and implement recommended interventions.
* Knowledge of the range of specialist equipment and major adaptations to meet assessed need.
* Experience of practicing as an Occupational Therapist.
Essential Behavioural and other Characteristics
* Committed to continuous improvement.
* Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
* Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse.
Desirable requirements
* Ability to contribute to service planning.
* Knowledge of a range of services available to users, families and carers.
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