Occupational Therapist (Discharge to Assess Team) Slough, Berkshire, South East England, England
Job description
- Job Reference: PA04- 1720
- Salary: £36,298 -£41,496 per annum (pro rata) plus a Local Weighting Allowance of £1,002 per annum & Shift Allowance is also payable.
- Post Level: 7
- Directorate: People (Adults)
- Hours of work: Full time 37 Hours, working on a shift pattern with a requirement for some evening and weekend working
- Location: The Pines, Forest Close, Wexham, SL2 4FJ
- The closing date for applications is: 31 May 2023
An Enhanced DBS is required for this role.
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 part of a team which has a Reablement service which, last year, helped hundreds of people become independent again after a stay in hospital, where Occupational Therapists, domiciliary rehab staff and social workers 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.
You will be key support for service users in achieving increased independence, working to promote their wellbeing and daily living skills by teaching, assisting in personal care and motivating people in re-learning activities as part of the outcome based Reablement plans designed by Occupational Therapists. You will be making a true difference to people’s lives!
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!
What you’ll be doing:
- To work as a member of a community based multidisciplinary team.
- Use Occupational therapy expertise to assess, implement, guide care plans for service users and carers, enabling them to achieve maximum independence in their own homes or residential settings.
- Provide a broad range of support to clients who have physical or mental health problems, learning difficulties, dependencies or who are elderly.
- Help to develop and/or maintain resident’s independence using a strengths based approach.
- Requirement to work on a shift basis including evenings and weekends
What you’ll have:
- Ability to manage autonomously a clinical caseload of clients at a specialist level, assessing and maintaining clinical records.
- To set SMART goals to ensure treatment is effective, and to improve client flow through the service.
- To work collaboratively with health and social care community and acute colleagues.
- To work with other members of the MDT to ensure effective assessment, treatment, management of care pathways and transfers of care / discharges.
- Excellent time management skills. Including the ability to work to deadlines and in stressful situations
- 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 (HSPC & College of OT)
- Full Driving Licence with access to a car on a daily basis
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.
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. We value diversity.
Our offer to you:
In addition to a competitive salary and generous local government pension scheme, we offer a range of great benefits including:
- 26 days holiday annual leave (not including Bank Holidays) rising to 30 days after 2 years’ service, and 33 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, amongst others.
- Our commitment to equality and diversity
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Car and Bike Pools
Interested?
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Alliah Khan, Occupational Therapy Service Manager, 07523 932991.
How to Apply
- To apply for the role, you will need to have an up to date CV which you can upload as part of the Employment Application form
- To apply for these roles please ensure you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification here: Reablement D2A OT JD & PS
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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.
