Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £41,808.00 to £45,021.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £41808.00 - £45021.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 July 2024 |
| Location: | Wembley, HA9 0FJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | F0121-24-0031 |
Summary
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