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Occupational Therapy Technician (Ref: POS014839)

FIXED TERM - 18 MONTHS Would you like a challenging and rewarding career with opportunities to make a real difference to the lives of people in Darlington? We are looking for a suitably qualified Occupational Therapy Technician to join our Long Term Adult Social Care Team on a fixed term 18 month basis. About the role: The Postholder will work as part of the Social Services Occupational Therapy Team to support clients in their own homes or to support service users returning home from hospital. The emphasis is on the provision and installation of equipment and minor adaptations to promote rehabilitation and independence within service users homes. The well established Occupational Therapy Team consists of both qualified and unqualified OT staff including an already established OT Technician. In this role you will be expected to carry your own caseload which will be varied. At times this will require joint work with other professionals and both internal and external agencies. As a Council we have adapted to the challenges of Covid and have embraced agile working and are utilising technology for assessments. This role will allow the opportunity for a blended home/office experience. About you: We are looking for someone who is suitably qualified with Level 1 City and Guilds/NVQ in Joinery or equivalent, likes variety in their working life and is keen to develop their Occupational Therapy Technician skills through involvement with a wide range of service users with wide ranging health and social care needs . We also offer monthly robust supervision and shadowing/mentoring opportunities We would like to hear from applicant’s who share our values: • Putting people first ensuring that their identified needs are met in a timely and efficient way • Delivering excellence and quality • Showing respect for service users and colleagues alike The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as: • 32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working) • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions • Flexi-time scheme • Flexible working • Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes • Staff equality forums • Green Car Leasing Scheme (if applicable) • Access to a wide range of training, learning and development • Physiotherapy service • Confidential counselling service • Great wellbeing offer • Cycle to Work Scheme • Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts • Local and National retailer discounts • Arriva Employee Travel Club
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion, please contact Christine Thompson, Team Manager on 07384 537092. The post requires a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Adults Barred List Check. General Information for Applicants: All applicant email correspondence will come from [email protected] and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted. If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 405486 or [email protected] , who will be happy to assist.