Occupational Therapist

(We will consider Newly Qualified OT's - pay scale for Newly Qualified OT is SO1, progressing to PO1 with experience. SO1 pay scale is £33,356 - £35,225) Are you looking to be part of a team which works closely with the health and the social care sectors? Do you want an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast paced team with a caseload spanning all rehabilitation specialities, to develop a broad skill set, enabling you to tackle future cases with confidence with regular exciting training opportunities? If you answered yes, then come join us! The Reablement Service assists people requiring additional support and rehabilitation on discharge from hospital, and those in the community who need increased care or therapy input. Assessments are holistic and focused on maximising independence at every stage. As a member of the Reablement team, you will work closely with other therapists and social care teams. You will complete holistic, goal focused, person centred assessments, and develop thorough treatment programmes to meet the goals. You will manage a varied caseload, spanning all Occupational Therapy specialities. You will work closely with both health and social care colleagues, in a blended approach to care. Physiotherapists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants and social care staff undertake collaborative working daily to ensure that all of a person's needs are met. Regular clinical supervision and professional support are provided. We positively encourage any special interests which complement the patient demographic that we see. The post holder will:

• Undertake Occupational Therapy assessments and provide therapeutic intervention for a designated caseload, working closely with individuals to identify goals as part of their overall care plan.
• Provide case management support for a designated caseload, with guidance from the Senior Occupational Therapist.
• Develop and co-ordinate individualised rehabilitation plans in close liaison with the team, individuals, their carers as well as all other services.
• Enable individuals to achieve maximum independence with activities of daily living, providing appropriate direction and guidance to Therapy/Promoting Independence Assistants in the service to support an individual's rehabilitation and reablement where able.
In return you will be supported in your role by your line manager through one to one meetings and performance reviews, team meetings and other corporate wellbeing tools including an Employee Assistance Programme.

While you are working hard, doing your best for the people of Worcestershire, we will do our best to provide an environment that supports and inspires you. Here are some of the top reasons why you should work here.

The work we do at Worcestershire County Council matters! We are there for the most vulnerable people in society who need us the most, we are helping to build a successful and growing local economy, we protect our environment, we improve outcomes for our children, young people and families, and we help ensure our residents are healthier, live longer and have a better quality of life. In short, what we do makes a difference to people's lives! With so many ways to contribute, the chances are we have a job opportunity that's the career for you.

You'll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look! Some of these offers include:
• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you're successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
Equality & Diversity The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents. Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.