Occupational Therapy Apprentice (Level 6) Camborne, England
Job description
Independence and Well Being Service
Occupational Therapy Apprenticeship (Level 6)
Here at Cornwall Council, what we do changes lives.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join for individuals who wish to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy but do not wish to proceed through a conventional higher education route.
We are offering a position as an Apprentice Occupational Therapist, level 6 which will entail part time clinical work with our Occupational Therapists, and part time degree level study with the University of Plymouth.
Successful candidates will work as Occupational Therapists and assistants to develop their skills and experience by applying their theory to practice while undergoing their studies.
This is a fantastic opportunity to qualify as an Occupational Therapist, without committing to full time University Study, providing the ability to acquire a salary whilst gaining a professional qualification.
We advise candidates to check the attached person specification carefully, to ensure they have the requisite qualifications to apply for degree level study.
Please apply if you have the below:
GCSE Maths & English (C grade or 4 minimum) or Equivalent Functional Skills qualification. GCSE Science (Grade C or 4 minimum) or science must feature in part of level 3 study.
Level 3 Qualification that equals 104 UCAS points (BTEC, A-Level, Access Course etc.).
Please note that we will not be able to shortlist any applicants with more than 50% prior learning/work experience of this apprenticeship standard [HR Resourcing: hyperlink to the relevant apprenticeship standard on IfA].
This role will require you to undertake work which is relevant to your level of knowledge and experience and will increase in complexity as you progress with your training.
This role also entails working alongside qualified Occupational Therapists to assist in the application of knowledge gained from University Attendance.
The post holder must uphold both their clinical workplace commitments and those for their academic study, completing all necessary work by the deadline and completing clinical placements to a satisfactory level.
Ongoing progression in university study is essential for this position, employment will be unable to continue without academic attendance and eventual degree level qualification.
About Cornwall Council Apprenticeships
Please visit our apprenticeships webpage. This has information about our offer and success stories from our previous apprentices. Please note that we will not be able to shortlist any applicants with more than 50% prior learning/ work experience of this apprenticeship standard.
Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and is an equal opportunities employer.
Independence and Wellbeing Service - West - Contact Becca Putt-Jones Therapy lead Tel: 07483361237 or Email [email protected] (2001654)
Please view the role profile here, your application will need to demonstrate how you meet the required criteria. Please ensure you answer all of the pre-screening questions in full, within the application form. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here – The application process
Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g. race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.
Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It’s a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.
Whilst the location/work-base for this role has been specified our evolving ways of working means that the role may require you to also work remotely (e.g. from home/other locations). We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.
This position will be subject to a criminal record disclosure check.
More information about working for Cornwall Council is available here.
We are happy to talk about flexible working options.
