Occupational Therapy Apprenticeship Enfield, England
Job description
Occupational therapy focuses on empowering people to carry out everyday tasks or occupations with more confidence and independence to improve their health, quality of life and wellbeing in and outside the home. Occupational therapists work with people of all ages with a varied range of medical conditions.
If you aspire to make a difference, be challenged, and have a rewarding career, this apprenticeship programme is for you. We will support you to gain the training, qualification and experience you need to become an outstanding Occupational Therapist. We will support you to complete your degree in Occupational Therapy, whilst also giving you the opportunity to receive invaluable on-the-job training and experience.
About the job - You will join a team within Adult Social Care services and receive a thorough induction, training and support to eventually enable you to hold your own small caseload. Working under the supervision of a dedicated qualified Occupational Therapist, you will be trained to complete Occupational Therapist tasks, including resident visits, assessments, reviews and support plans and work with a variety of residents, colleagues and external agencies. This is a truly varied job and no day will be the same. At the end of your apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to become a permanent qualified Occupational Therapist in Enfield council.
About the course - Over the course of three years and two months, you will complete BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship at the University of Hertfordshire. The course will be a combination of study days & work experience. On completion of the apprenticeship, you will be able to register with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and begin your career as a Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist.
About the person – Entry requirements – You must have a minimum of GCSE grade C or above or equivalent Maths and English (level 2), with excellent communication skills in written English.
- 5 GCSEs between grades 9-4 (equivalent to grade *A-C) or equivalent qualifications
And to normally include one of the following: GCE A2s (A-levels), Level 3 Apprenticeship in Allied Health, Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) level 5 may be considered on an individual basis.
A more detailed list of essential qualifications is outlined on the Job Description.
Previous experience of working in Adult Services will also be beneficial.
Candidates who already hold an Occupational Therapist qualification will not be eligible for this post.
Additional Information
- Applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidate’s subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
- This apprenticeship is full time (36 hours), on a 3-year and two month fixed term contract.
Deadline for applications – 26th March 2023
Applicants who are shortlisted will then move onto stage 1:
Stage 1
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview at Enfield Council.
Stage 2
If you are successful at stage 1, you will be invited to complete an application form for the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship with the University of Hertfordshire, they will then invite shortlisted candidates to an interview & assessment
You must submit your certificates with your application or proof that you have requested copies from the relevant awarding body.
We are hosting an information session on the OT apprenticeship on 16th March 2023 at 17:00pm. If you would like to be invited to this session, please email [email protected]
Contact Details -
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Angela Osei-Owusu on [email protected] for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Rebecca Spyrou on 0208 132 0008 or [email protected]
“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:
- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Up to 31 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
- A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
- Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
- Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.
