Job Description

About the role

The Community Occupational Therapy Service in Rochdale are looking for three enthusiastic Occupational Therapists to join a busy and friendly team to deliver an Equipment and Adaptations service to the residents of Rochdale. The posts comprise of one permanent position and two 12 month temporary positions.


This is an excellent opportunity for therapists to develop their skills in this area or to support therapists returning to work. The work is extremely varied and an opportunity for occupational therapists to consolidate and establish new skills. Training and support will be available. The work is community based in settings across Rochdale. Hybrid working is available.

About you

You will need to be a team player, with an ability to be organised, adaptable and passionate in delivering a strength based incremental approach to our residents. You will need to have organisational skills to manage and plan your caseload. An understanding of current legislation in relation to Health and Social Care and Housing and good knowledge of the role of the Community Occupational Therapist.

About us

The role is diverse and the learning opportunities are wide. There is a comprehensive in-house training programme and the Occupational Therapists have their own Practice Development Group where there are many training opportunities available to enhance the skills of the Community Occupational Therapist. Regular supervision is from an Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist. We regularly support student placements from local universities.


We have close working relationships with our Health and Housing partners as well as an embedded role in our Locality social care teams.

Which applies to your job role?

To apply please demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification


Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your application.


The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.


Appointment to this post is subject to a DBS.


For internal RBC candidates approval for secondment should be obtained from your Service Director (or nominated representative) before applying for the post.


If you are interested in what we are offering, and have the skills we are looking for we want to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the post further please contact

Lynne Bowker Team Manager

on

01706 92 3071.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role