Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant Bournemouth, England

BCP Council
Full Time Bournemouth, England 27344 - 30151 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Poole Town Locality Team. Previous experience of working with adults in a community or hospital setting is preferable, training will be provided in areas that the successful applicant might require to enhance their knowledge.


The team comprises of Social Workers, Assistant Care Managers and Occupational Therapists working to successfully support adults with Long Term Conditions, their families, carers, and representatives to live as independently as possible in the community.


You will need good organisational skills to manage a varied individual caseload undertaking assessment and support planning. You will be responsible for the supply and installation of equipment and adaptations and be able to prioritise your work daily. Therefore, the applicant will need to have a good understanding of these processes and be willing to undertake training in any of the areas mentioned that the successful candidate might be requiring.


You will need to be confident with the use of IT systems and inputting of data. In addition, you will need to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills and an understanding of the importance of multi-disciplinary working on application and at interview.


If you are enthusiastic, have good people skills and enjoy a challenge, then this could be the ideal position for you. The Poole Town Locality team is a supportive and busy team committed to delivering quality services to the population of Poole. The successful candidate can expect to receive regular 1 to 1 supervision, full induction programme and continued training and development opportunities relevant to this job role. BCP Council have an OT Degree Apprenticeship scheme that suitable candidates can apply for.


As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which all our employees will move on to. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have got it right. We are hoping to implement these changes in 2024 and all colleagues joining us will be included in these changes.


For an informal discussion please contact either Katherine Barnes OT Team Manager 1202 817673, Louise Kelly 01202 128288 or Suzy Anthony 01202 817876 Senior OT's.


This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check.

Occupational Therapy Assistant
BCP Council

www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
Municipal Agencies
2019
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