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Occupational Therapist

Employer
Telford & Wrekin Council
Location
Telford, Shropshire
Salary
£31,346 to £33,782 per annum
Closing date
26 Jul 2021

Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join our team in Adult Social Care, recently rated exceptional by our peers.

Occupational Therapy in Telford delivers services in our new Independent Living Centre, offers single handed care and support for family carers as well as recommendations for equipment and adaptations.

You will find the team warm and supportive and the work rewarding.

We are seeking to appoint an Occupational Therapist to assess those with an illness or disability, to support them to live at home safely and as independently as possible, with a variety of therapeutic, equipment and adaptation solutions available.

Responsibilities include equipment provision and review, and recommendations to adapt a property either through Minor Works or by utilising the Disabled Facilities Grant, to improve access in and around the person’s home so they can engage in daily living activities.

There is an opportunity to work with a variety of complex health conditions and develop clinical skills.

Please see Job Description.

You must be a qualified Occupational Therapist, registered with HCPC.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please see Job Description.

We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, can work autonomously as well as someone who can be an active member in the team.

We welcome applications from newly qualified Occupational Therapists.

For more information about working for Telford & Wrekin Adult Social Care, please view our recruitment page: https://www.telford.gov.uk/ascr

Please contact Charlotte Wake, 01952 381233 If you have any queries.

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Job Description

Company

Why work for Telford & Wrekin Council?

As a co-operative council, the work environment is innovative, creative and entrepreneurial.

You will be joining an organisation that works hard on a personal and professional level, and most importantly, an administration that serves local communities to the highest possible standards. And, as a council employee, you are entitled to a range of excellent terms and conditions like flexible working hours, a modern working environment and, career progress.

What’s in it for you?

  • Good work/life balance. Work from home. Annual pay increments. Training courses and workshops. Annual Personal Professional Development (APPD) Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Discount on products and services, such as theme parks and discounted travel. Free parking for employees.
Company info
Website
Telephone
01952 380000
Location
Addenbrooke House
Ironmasters Way
Telford
Shropshire
TF3 4NT
GB

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