Job Overview
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Community Occupational Therapy Team as a Band 6 Adult Social Care Specialist based in Newcastle Under Lyme, Leek and the Staffordshire Moorlands.
The team supports adults within their own homes where the primary need is physical disability with long-term health conditions. The aim of OT intervention is to assist people to remain as independent as possible in the community and is an extremely rewarding role.
You will work autonomously and carry your own caseload of patients and be part of our wider team of experienced Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioners, Assistants and Administrative support workers to provide multidisciplinary services to adults with a range of conditions.
We are renowned for being an innovative and forward-thinking organisation with an ever-expanding portfolio of services. This means we offer our employees genuine career development opportunities.
We offer our Home of Learning suite and actively encourage our employees to develop their skills via a range of courses specific to your role. In return for your passion and enthusiasm, we will offer you all the support you need and help you achieve your career aspirations.
Main Duties of the Job
* Use professional knowledge and judgement to consider the range of care/support packages and treatment options available. To consider each service user's personal circumstances and preferences to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention.
* Take accountability for allocated assessments, planning and implementation of care packages/programmes of support, within your caseload.
* Have knowledge of Moving and Handling people, specialist equipment, minor adaptation provision and assistive technology would be beneficial.
Working for Our Organisation
By joining our team, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
* Supporting your career development and progression
* Excellent Pension scheme
* Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Options for flexible working
* Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
* Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
* If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
* Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
* Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
* Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
* Free car parking at all sites
* Free flu vaccinations every year
* Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)