Job Description

We're looking for a

Community Occupational Therapist, Interested?

Do you want a role where you're recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're looking for!

The team...

Our assessment teams use a conversational approach, focusing on an individuals' strengths and the community around them, supporting Gateshead residents to live thriving lives. Teams across the service provide assessment, intervention and support in relation to an individuals' social care needs with a focus on promoting wellbeing and independence, helping individuals take greater control over their lives by championing an early engagement model. Working in this way promotes the individuals access to other agencies and provides them with the tools to be both physically and mentally healthy, reducing their need for long-term provisions and re-enable them where possible.



We are in the process of developing a therapy led prevention model using a reablement approach. As part of the new approach, we are establishing close links with Gateshead Councils reablement service and other community services.



We also have an established service assessing children for equipment and structural alterations and adults for equipment.

About the role....

In this role you will be responsible to the Team Manager to carry out assessments and develop realistic achievable goal plans for individuals that have had a change to functional ability because of a period of ill health. To undertake specialist assessments of the needs of disabled people including children with severe disabilities and life limiting conditions, disabled adults and older persons and their carers in line with the Care Act 2014 and relevant childcare legislation with the aim of improving and maintaining their level of independence in the community by providing Occupational Therapy interventions, including advice, equipment and adaptations delivery.



You should have knowledge or experience of working in a health or social care setting. You will hold a BSC or Masters' degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC.



You should have the following essential skills for the role:


IT literacy Good communication skills Good assessment and problem-solving skills Good organisation skills Ability to provide support and mentoring to colleagues The ability to participate within practice education

A bit about Gateshead Council...

Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.



People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.

What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!

You'll be paid a competitive salary 32,061 to 45,091 pa We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension. You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 2 weeks additional holidays per year. You'll have the opportunity to participate in the Council's Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs, which could be up to 26 flexi days per year. We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance. A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas. You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our cycle to work scheme. Working with our partners, GLL you can also access discounted leisure facilities Gym and Leisure Centre Memberships | Better You'll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping

It's time to apply!

We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link

JOB PROFILE

. It's important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we'll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.



If successful, you will have to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.



For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact

Lynne Robson

on 0191

4336441

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