Occupational Therapist

London Borough Of Brent

The closing date is 15 July 2024

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Job summary

Please apply for this post directly on the Brent Council website - www.brent.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-skills

Applications submitted on NHS Jobs site will not be considered.

Main duties of the job

Salary range:£41,808 - £45,021 p.a. inc. London weighting

Golden hello payment of £5,000

Annual retention payment of £3,000 per annum.

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time

About us

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brents diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

Adult Social Care is part of the Care Health and Wellbeing department, and together we have a clear focus on working together to support residents, families, and communities.

The department brings together a range of services and support. This enables us to have a clear focus on accommodation as a building block for long-term wellbeing and independence, as well as deliver genuinely multi-disciplinary working for people of any age with more complex needs.

We have strong partnerships with health organisations and work closely on a range of practical and impactful projects.

To find out more about working for Brent and our benefits package, please visit www.brentadultsocialcarecareers.com.

Date posted

16 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£41,808 to £45,021 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0121-24-0031

Job locations

London Borough Of Brent

Engineers Way

Wembley

Middlesex

HA9 0FJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Post

As an Occupational Therapist in Adult Social Care, you will respond to individuals requiring social care support and employ appropriate interventions. You will also use a strength-based approach to promote the independence, interests, and rights of our residents and their families.

Across our Adult Social Care service, we strive to deliver a culture of working together, positive risk-taking, and accountability. Our core aim is to support our residents to be influential, active members of our community.

As part of our dedication to developing careers in Adult Social Care we have introduced new roles such as:

Practice Development LeadPrincipal Occupational TherapistOperational Lead OTCommunity Equipment OT

Opportunities are also available to train as an AMHP, BIA, and Practice Educator.

The London Borough of Brent benefits include:

  • Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home (laptop and iPhone provided)
  • Generous leave policy including parental, annual and sabbatical leave
  • Monthly Continuing Professional Development sessions
  • Regular professional supervision and peer support groups
  • Generous Local Government pension scheme
  • Access to internal and external learning and development via our Adult Social Care Skills Academy
    • Commitment to supporting workforce health and wellbeing with access to a free, confidential employee assistance scheme.
  • Access to our Zipcar scheme

This role attracts the following payments (subject to review);

  • Golden hello payment of £5,000*
  • Annual retention payment of £3,000 per annum. **
  • Additional payments are available for Practice Educators, Best Interest Assessors and AMPs

*Subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probation period. ** Payable after the completion of 12 months in the post.

The Person

You will need to be a qualified Occupational Therapist and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). A good understanding of relevant Adult Social Care and Housing legislation is also essential.

You will have the opportunity to put this legislation underpinning your practice into action. Further, youll enhance your skills in moving and handling risk assessments and intervention, as well as equipment and minor/major adaptations which service users require to live meaningful lives within the community.

You will be able to work independently towards deadlines and manage situations as they change. You will have excellent communication skills and experience of working in social care or a community-focused multi-disciplinary setting.

Skills in prioritisation, caseload management, time management, and multi-disciplinary working are also necessary.

For an exceptional candidate who cannot demonstrate all of the above, training would be provided.For an informal discussion please contactsarah.richards@brent.gov.ukoryvonne.olasunkanmi@brent.gov.uk.

Closing Date: Once all posts are filled

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Post

As an Occupational Therapist in Adult Social Care, you will respond to individuals requiring social care support and employ appropriate interventions. You will also use a strength-based approach to promote the independence, interests, and rights of our residents and their families.

Across our Adult Social Care service, we strive to deliver a culture of working together, positive risk-taking, and accountability. Our core aim is to support our residents to be influential, active members of our community.

As part of our dedication to developing careers in Adult Social Care we have introduced new roles such as:

Practice Development LeadPrincipal Occupational TherapistOperational Lead OTCommunity Equipment OT

Opportunities are also available to train as an AMHP, BIA, and Practice Educator.

The London Borough of Brent benefits include:

  • Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home (laptop and iPhone provided)
  • Generous leave policy including parental, annual and sabbatical leave
  • Monthly Continuing Professional Development sessions
  • Regular professional supervision and peer support groups
  • Generous Local Government pension scheme
  • Access to internal and external learning and development via our Adult Social Care Skills Academy
    • Commitment to supporting workforce health and wellbeing with access to a free, confidential employee assistance scheme.
  • Access to our Zipcar scheme

This role attracts the following payments (subject to review);

  • Golden hello payment of £5,000*
  • Annual retention payment of £3,000 per annum. **
  • Additional payments are available for Practice Educators, Best Interest Assessors and AMPs

*Subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probation period. ** Payable after the completion of 12 months in the post.

The Person

You will need to be a qualified Occupational Therapist and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). A good understanding of relevant Adult Social Care and Housing legislation is also essential.

You will have the opportunity to put this legislation underpinning your practice into action. Further, youll enhance your skills in moving and handling risk assessments and intervention, as well as equipment and minor/major adaptations which service users require to live meaningful lives within the community.

You will be able to work independently towards deadlines and manage situations as they change. You will have excellent communication skills and experience of working in social care or a community-focused multi-disciplinary setting.

Skills in prioritisation, caseload management, time management, and multi-disciplinary working are also necessary.

For an exceptional candidate who cannot demonstrate all of the above, training would be provided.For an informal discussion please contactsarah.richards@brent.gov.ukoryvonne.olasunkanmi@brent.gov.uk.

Closing Date: Once all posts are filled

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • You must apply directly on Brent Council website to be considered for this post www.brent.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-skills
  • Applications submitted on NHS jobs site will not be considered
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • You must apply directly on Brent Council website to be considered for this post www.brent.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-skills
  • Applications submitted on NHS jobs site will not be considered

Employer details

Employer name

London Borough Of Brent

Address

London Borough Of Brent

Engineers Way

Wembley

Middlesex

HA9 0FJ


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

London Borough Of Brent

Address

London Borough Of Brent

Engineers Way

Wembley

Middlesex

HA9 0FJ


Employer's website

https://www.brent.gov.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

recruitment@brent.gov.uk

Date posted

16 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£41,808 to £45,021 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0121-24-0031

Job locations

London Borough Of Brent

Engineers Way

Wembley

Middlesex

HA9 0FJ


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