Role Title: Home First Occupational Therapist - Community
Based at: Civic Office, Doncaster/ Hybrid Working
Salary Details: Grade 8/9, £29,447 - £39,513
Contract Type: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, permanent
Closing date: 1st February 2023
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
English Fluency Duty Under The Immigration Act 2016: As you are applying for a customer facing role, you must have the ability to converse easily with customers being able to provide advice and guidance in accurate spoken English.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join Doncaster Council.
We are passionate about Doncaster - it’s a great place to live, do business and visit.
We have plenty to shout about – Doncaster is the UK’s best connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don’t just take our word for it – anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.
Become part of something amazing! We are expanding our occupational therapy service which support adults and children to maximise their potential within their homes and communities. We fully recognise the value and fundamental importance of occupational therapy in promoting people’s wellbeing, maximising independence and supporting people to live meaningful lives.
The post holder will:
Promote and improve independence of adults in the community by provision of equipment and adaptations, moving with dignity, and interventions within our short stay assessment unit
Provide person-centred occupational therapy interventions to prevent, reduce and delay the need for formal care & support services
Have excellent interpersonal skills
Be able to work alone and within a team
Be able to organise and prioritise workload and balance this with conflicting demands of the role
The service operates over 5 days a week. Monday-Friday (no unsociable hours).
We welcome applicants who are newly qualified or returning to practice.
In return we will offer you:
29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Monday – Friday working (No bank holidays or weekends)
HCPC professional fees paid
Flexible and hybrid working options
Preceptorship scheme for newly qualified and those returning to practice
CPD and clinical supervision
Grade progression framework from 8-9 (subject to meeting criteria)
Staff reward scheme
A supportive and innovative team culture
We will support you to develop/ enhance your skills in functional assessment, person centred planning, providing advice and guidance on independence skills, assessing for a range of specialist equipment, minor and major adaptation planning, re-housing and moving with dignity.
Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the job role summaries and the job profile.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes. Visit our Working in Doncaster page to find out more.
We would love to have you join Team Doncaster in the future!
Shortlisting and interviews to be confirmed.
For further information about the Occupational Therapist roles please email Janette.daley@doncaster.gov.uk
Confirmation of this appointment is also subject to a medical assessment.
Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.
These posts involve working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a DBS check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
