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Occupational Therapy Assistant - Permanent
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 33,143 - 38,220 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southend-On-Sea, Essex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Your new company
The Occupational Therapy service in Southend City Council is a progressive place to work, and we are always developing and improving our services in line with the needs of the community. We work with adults and children and their families to help them achieve positive outcomes through a strengths-based approach. At Southend, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and knowledge.The Occupational Therapy service is dynamic and innovative with a diverse range of opportunities to work across our rotation. Our current teams are -
OT Referral Hub
Early response
Reablement
Able2
Community Strengths
Healthy at home
Housing
Children'sTake the exciting step of applying for this OTA position, and you could be making an impact in one of these amazing teams. Each team offers very specific learning and development opportunities with enthusiastic and knowledgeable colleagues who can support you through induction and beyond. Should you be successful, we can work with you to ensure you meet your professional development needs in line with the RCOT Career Development Framework.
Your new role
Southend Council are looking to appoint a permanent, full-time community experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant.
The OTA is needed to support earlier prevention at the front door. You will be required to expand the current OTA offer by working in the community and providing earlier assessments aimed at reducing care and support needs.
The role of an OTA is to complete a strengths-based functional assessment within a person's own home, to reduce, prevent and delay the need for care and support, with the aim to support hospital discharge and to prevent admission to hospital. The recommendations from the assessment may include equipment, minor adaptations, advice or signposting to community connections.
You will be required to manage a caseload of people with care and support needs, understanding the individual's strengths, assets and wishes to maximise their potential for independence.
Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 3 days a week. If you are enthusiastic, passionate and looking for a career that helps people within adult care maximise their potential for independence, then you are the person we are looking for!!
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in the position, you must have previous experience of health and social care as well as GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.
A driving licence and use of a car is essential for this role. Have an understanding of legislation, policies and procedures relating to adult social care.You will need to be committed to equality, diversity, health and safety.
What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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