Occupational Therapy Assistant Radstock, England
Job description
Hours: 37 per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 30/04/2023
Service Area: Regeneration & Housing
Department: Community Equipment
Due to the move to in-house provision of the community equipment service, we are now able to advertise a full time 12 month fixed term role for an Occupational Therapy assistant within the service. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dedicated team supporting the provision of community equipment including assistive technology within Bath and North East Somerset, to help maintain independent living at home for as long as possible.
The role will operate alongside the Senior Occupational Therapist within the Community Equipment Service and within Housing Services who also administer the Disabled Facilities Grant service.
The successful candidate will ideally have basic knowledge of community equipment for adults and children. This would ideally include but not be limited to:
- standard stock and specialist items of equipment,
- lifting equipment, and
- education and training.
We are seeking applications from those who have basic experience, knowledge, skills, and a particular interest in enhancing their skill set within this area of work. Applicants will need to show that they meet the requirements of the person specification which include:
- Five GCSEs including Mathematics and English or equivalent.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Why B&NES Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. These include:
- A competitive salary package
- A range of flexible working and hybrid working options, including flexi-time, four regional offices and home-working, dependent on service requirements
- A generous holiday allowance and special leave
- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme – whatever life throws at you; we are committed to supporting you and your well-being at work and home
- Professional and personal development including in-house training and accredited qualifications including Aspiring Manager and Leadership Development
- Discount scheme including the VECTIS card that offers numerous local discounts including cycle to work and free entry to numerous local attractions with B&NES
Interested to find out more?
If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, Chris Mordaunt on 01225 396282
To apply
Please use the online application facility.
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Bath & North East Somerset Council has one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives. We have four core values which shape every aspect of our working life and how we look to the future. These values are to be Bold, Empowered, Supportive and Transparent.
Please explain in your application how you could incorporate these values into the role you are applying for.
As an equal opportunities employer, Bath & North East Somerset Council is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and is opposed to discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
Safeguarding Statement:
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
Please note the Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register. This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role, they will be interviewed before any shortlisting or interviewing of external candidates.
