Occupational Therapist
Job Description
Job title: Occupational Therapist
Company: Leicester City Council
Job description: Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / PermanentHere in Leicester City Council, we are changing our attitudes, assumptions, and expectations so that the people we work with are able to live good lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, in communities who look out for one another, doing the things that matter to them.We have four Occupational Therapy Teams working with children, adults with learning disabilities, adults with disabilities and older people with a mix of qualified and non-OT qualified staff in each Team. We are committed to helping people live easily and safely in the place they call home. We want to use Occupational Therapy to deliver these changes.Within this role you’ll be able to blend home/remote working with office-based working at on of our different office bases depending on which Team you are in (Merlyn Vaz Health and Social Care Centre, Beaumont Way Office or Jersey Road Housing Office). As a full-time member of staff, you’ll be expected to work 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am to 4:30pm Friday. Part-time hours can be discussed at interview stage.What you’ll be doingAs an OT you will be visiting people’s homes, listening to what matters to them and making sure they are at the centre of everything you do. You’ll use the highest professional and clinical skills to assess for and arrange equipment and adaptations. You’ll explore safe ways of moving and handling and be able to communicate and develop plans well. You’ll work with social work colleagues, Housing and Health partners, and equipment providers.What you’ll needAs a Qualified Occupational Therapist who is registered with HCP you’ll be committed to a strengths-based approach and positive risk taking. You’ll have excellent interpersonal skills, meaning you can work well alongside people in complex situations and circumstances. Your passion to make a positive change will mean that you can show ability to understand and value the differences in the diverse groups of people in Leicester City and develop solutions for people and families that meet individual needs. As a valued member of a busy team, you’ll have good time management skills and be able to prioritise between competing demands.Due to the nature of this role, you’ll be subject to an Enhanced Adults and Children’s DBS. In addition, a Driving License is preferred however, if this isn’t something you have, you must be willing and able to travel to visit people in their homes across the City.What we can offer youAs well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You’ll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We’ll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including childcare vouchers, discounts on city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate.Join usWe’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That’s why we’ve designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We’ll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible.For an informal discussion about this post, please contact:Interview/Assessments will take place week commencing 25th March 2024
Expected salary: £40221 – 43421 per year
Location: Leicester
