Job Description

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At Livity Life, we're leading the Technology Enabled Care (TEC) revolution. Using the most innovative technology and cutting-edge digital tools. We deliver a transformational service that challenges norms and delivers the very best care experience.


A new opportunity has arisen for a

Occupational Therapist (Band 7)

as we are bringing together the wider health and social care systems to deliver and embed a cultural change programme that uses technology as the first line of response.


Are you our new

Occupational Therapist (Band 7)

Responsible for working with Prescribers and the Team at Livity Life in

Essex

to ensure that the appropriate equipment is Prescribed for Service users needs?


You will be joining our enthusiastic team in

Chelmsford

who are dedicated to achieving excellent outcomes for the People referred to them from

Essex

County Council as well as local voluntary groups. You will be working directly with the Strategic and Partnership Manager, the Community Health Engagement Officer and the Contract operations manager, as well as the wider operational team and customer service agents. You will work with clinical within Livity Life and will be professionally supervised by the Occupational therapist Clinical Lead.

What you'll be doing

You will be responsible for triaging and undertaking assessment for technology equipment needs of service users with a variety of physical, cognitive, sensory, and learning disabilities within the contracted time frames. Part of your responsibilities will be clear and accurate documentation and management of referral and assessments on the fulfilment system designed for use by Livity Life. You will provide second line support to practitioners where user's needs are complex and support other team members where appropriate to ensure the best possible outcomes for the Service User.


Training potential referrers and speaking at events promoting the use of technology is required.


The role is based at our office in Chelmsford with regular travel to events and service users across Essex as required. Opportunities for national travel to our other contracts and events can be discussed but is not essential.

All about you

We are looking for someone who can work independently as an occupational therapist, and as part of the wider team. Being able to manage own case and workload is more important than previous experience using technology as an intervention, although that would be a definite advantage. The ability to speak confidently at small events is an advantage and full support is given where required. Driver, ability to use Microsoft applications confidently eg powerpoint, excel etc.

You will also hold the following qualifications:

A BSc degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy along with Current HCPC registration Previous experience of working as an Occupational Therapist with patients with long term or deteriorating medical conditions Experience of staff supervision is desirable Previous knowledge of the public sector would be an advantage Current full UK driving licence is essential Previous experience of presenting and training is an advantage

What can we offer?

Competitive salary in line with agenda for change band 7 40 hours Monday - Friday 08.30 - 1700 Options for Hybrid working available 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays, plus optional 5 unpaid days) Pension scheme. Life assurance (death in service benefit) Staff benefit scheme - access to over 200 exclusive perks and discounts from leading retailers, leisure outlets and more!

About us

Livity Life are an inclusive and caring employer who understand that not everyone's job needs are the same. Therefore, we are open to supporting flexible working requests such as part time working, job shares and flexible hours wherever possible, to support our colleagues lifestyle differences. So please feel free to let us know of any specific requirements you may have, and these can then be discussed in more detail if you are successful in your application.


Our ambition is to become the leading provider in the assisted living sector whilst ensuring our core company values 'CARES' remain unchanged. We are always looking to recruit hard working and talented individuals to become a part of our ongoing growth and success. You'll enjoy all the support and encouragement you need to reach your own potential and develop a rewarding career along the way.

C

are and respect for our colleagues and service users

A

ccountable and proud

R

eady to learn and grow

E

nhance our service users' lives

S

ocially responsible, ethical and transparent

This role is working in a regulated activity and may be subjected to a DBS disclosure and social media screening.

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.