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Job Reference: PA04-1768
Salary: £36,298 -£41,496 per annum (pro rata) (Pay Level 7) , plus a Local Weighting Allowance of £1,002 per annum
Post Level: 7
Hours of work: Full time, 37 hours per week
Location: The Pines, Forest Close, Wexham, SL2 4FJ
Closing date: Monday 23rd January 2023

An Enhanced DBS is required for this role.

“I can’t save the world, but in Slough I can make a difference”.

Those are the words of one of Slough’s Adult Social Care team. From the very top, every member of our team has one thing driving them – wanting to make a positive difference to the lives of residents. And in Slough, that difference will be obvious every day.

Be a part of a team which has a Reablement service which, last year, helped hundreds of people become independent again after a stay in hospital, who’s Social workers and Occupational Therapists find innovative ways to support people to live how they like using direct payments, where an incredible partnership with health means integrated teams which deliver services more effectively.

No day is the same in Slough. We have the most diverse population outside of London, one of the youngest populations in the country but an older population with high levels of need and a range of health inequalities.

At Slough Borough Council (SBC) we offer structured supervision, training to enhance skills and excellent development opportunities. You will not be bored in Slough and you will be surrounded by professional, caring and dedicated colleagues and friends. Be a part of it - join us!

As we have launched a new Reablement and Independence Service, we have also agreed new working patterns and you must be prepared to work as per an agreed shift schedule, including working some evenings and weekends. Further details can be discussed with the hiring manager at any stage of the recruitment process, or at interview should you be shortlisted.

Your main accountabilities will be:

• To explain to residents the process of Integrated care, including how the resident will be supported but also discharged from the service. To arrange for the delivery of services to support the resident in their home, to liaise with Reablement, locality teams, equipment providers, housing services and the health hub, paying due regard to any statutory responsibilities.
• Support to evaluate this role in term of the patient outcomes, carers views, operational outcomes and use R- outcomes.
• To carry out complex O.T assessments of patients’ needs and decide how to meet the identified social, physical and psychological needs of residents. To provide this assessment in the residents own homes using all available resources, including the use of videoconferencing facilities, if required.
• To respond to a request for a LAP O.T assessment, within the agreed criteria of, urgent 2 hrs, same day and next day as agreed with the referrer. If the referral is downgraded to explain the clinical reasons for this to the referrer and provide feedback to the LAP them on outcomes of assessments and recommendations made.
• To provide an OT assessment and action plan to support patients who are deemed fit to stay at home their GP, paramedic or SCAS but who need an O.T assessment to stay at home, thus preventing admission or carer breakdown.

You will need to have:

· Ability to manage autonomously a clinical caseload of clients at a specialist level, assessing and treating clients and maintaining clinical records.

· To have recent knowledge of falls management and education, rehabilitation programs, frailty and complex care management.

· Good general knowledge of the safe installation and use of assistive equipment and adaptations.

· Demonstrate the level of experience required to work autonomously in an integrated MDT primary care health and social care setting.

· Excellent time management skills. Including the ability to work to deadlines

· Demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours, taking a strength based approach to assessments

· Experience of working with people of diverse cultural and religious communities

· MSC/ Bsc/Diploma in Occupational therapy

· State Registration (HCPC & College of OT)

· Full Driving Licence with access to a car on a daily basis

Slough Borough Council offers a challenging but rewarding place to work, in a supportive environment where your valued input will help shape the future direction of the Council’s Reablement and Independence Service. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you'll join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

In addition to a competitive salary and generous local government pension scheme, we offer a range of great benefits including:

• 25 days holiday annual leave (not including Bank Holidays) rising to 29 days after 2 years’ service, and 32 days after 5 years’ service.
• Tax - free childcare and childcare services
• Discounted car parking
• Season loan ticket
• Wellbeing initiatives including cycle rides and sports tournaments
• Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Car and Bike Pools

How to Apply

Apply for this job online at www.slough.gov.uk/jobs.

Please upload your most up to date CV and in addition, you may also upload a Cover Letter and/or supporting statement quoting the above relevant job reference number for the role you are applying to.

Alternatively feel free to also email recruitment@ slough.gov.ukfor an application form, outlining the job reference number above, which you can additionally submit. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for confirmation on the skills, qualifications and experience required for the position.

The closing date for applications is Monday 23rd January 2023.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 30th January 2023.

Further Information

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Alliah Khan, Occupational Therapy Service Manager, on 07523 932991.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Applicants should be aware that the post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check that will include a criminal record check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

Please refer to Nacro guidanceCriminal Record Support Service | Help and Advice | Nacroand the guidance published by the Ministry of Justiceguidance about the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

We recognise the contribution that people with criminal records can make as employees and volunteers and welcome applications from them. A person’s criminal record will not, in itself, debar that person from being appointed to this post. Any information given will be treated in the strictest confidence. Suitable applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying.

All cases will be examined on an individual basis and will take the following into consideration:

• Whether the conviction is relevant to the position applied for.
• The seriousness of any offence revealed.
• Your age at the time of the offence(s).
• The length of time since the offence(s) occurred.
• Whether the applicant has a pattern of offending behaviour.
• The circumstances surrounding the offence(s), and the explanation(s) provided.
• Whether your circumstances have changed since the offending behaviour.

It is important that applicants understand that deliberate attempts to conceal the information requested in this form could result in disciplinary proceedings or dismissal. Further advice and guidance on disclosing criminal records can be obtained from Nacro’s Criminal Record Support Service.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Candidates as they are currently under-represented in leadership positions. We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensure that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

We value diversity.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £36,298.00-£41,496.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: PA04-1768