Occupational Therapist (Reablement)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
30/07/2015
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 12/08/2015 23:59
Salary:
£26,293 to £29,558 p.a. Grade 9 pre progression
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Within a Reablement Service Location
Further Information
Full Time – Temporary until 30/6/2016 subject to the return of the substantive postholder/service review
VACANCY No: CAS/15/197
We are looking to recruit a qualified Temporary Occupational Therapist into our highly motivated Reablement Service.
We are looking for suitably qualified individuals with experience of working with service users with predominantly physical health disabilities.
We are also looking for someone with experience of working within a Health or Social Care setting and who has knowledge of the structures within the NHS and Local Authorities.
You will have a good understanding of the health and safety issues affecting vulnerable people and their carers.
Reablement is about giving people over the age of 18 years the opportunity, motivation and confidence to relearn / regain some of the skills they may have lost as a consequence of poor health, disability / impairment or accident and to gain new skills that will help them to develop and maintain their independence.
The service provides a stepping stone of intensive Reablement for people who are eligible for home care services before a long term home care service is provided.
The main aim of the successful candidate will be to provide a professional and specialist OT mentoring / support / advice to staff within the Reablement teams to ensure that they set, follow and monitor outcome based goal plans effectively.
The post holder will also provide OT advice to service users, carers and families whilst they are undergoing a period of reablement.
The Reablement Teams are committed to developing a culture of promoting independence and has a strong team work ethic. This opportunity wiill provide an exciting opportunity for the post holder to contribute to the development of the Reablement Service.
Required Qualifications: Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy with Health Professions Council Registration.
Interviews are expected to be held on 19th August 2015.
The successful applicant for this post will be required to apply for Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
For further information about the post please contact: Debbie Richardson, Team Manager Reablement and Extra Care on 07786027065. Email debbie.richardson@durham.gov.uk
Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the HR Operations & Data Team on Telephone: 0191 3833081 (24hr answerphone). Email: hrCAS@durham.gov.uk
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.