Occupational Therapist
Rochdale Council
Adult Care in Rochdale are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join them in delivering an excellent service to our residents in Rochdale. This role is Grade 7 or grade 8 depending on experience. The salary on offer is £36,363 - £47,181 This post is a temporary position for 12 monhts to cover Maternity Leave within the Short Term Assessment & Reablement Service - STARS. We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join us to support in delivering a responsive, strength-based approach in supporting the residents of Rochdale. STARS is a short term intensive reablement programme that is available to help people to live at home following a stay in hospital or if there has been a change in a person's care and support needs. The aim of the service is to support people to regain independence, re-build confidence and re-learn skills that may have been lost due to illness. STARS currently have 2 OT’s and 2 OT Assistants. The successful OT will manage a busy short-term caseload and support with hospital discharge, promoting independence and prevention. The work is fast paced and very rewarding. If you are interested, we would love to hear from enthusiastic, skilled candidates who are able to work single handed in the community, and who are passionate about caring for others and excited to be at the heart of our service delivery. The post is part time 22 hours a week, in line with service requirement, which can be discussed at interview. Applications are welcome from staff who have experience or may like to enhance their skills. We are a friendly supportive team who share knowledge, learning and skills. The successful OT will manage their own caseload, support and guide the OTA’s in the team, working alongside social care colleagues as well as the Integrated Health Team and our team of Reablement Support Assistants. Opportunities for training and enhancement are available in house with a busy training schedule. The OTs have their own Practice Development Group (PDG) and work closely across the borough to support and share learning. Clinical supervision is from an advanced practitioner OT. This is a great time to be joining our award-winning Adult Care Service and helping to make a positive difference to our residents’ lives. The work is predominantly hybrid with office, community and home working. The post holder’s must be able to demonstrate an ability to travel around the Borough of Rochdale. This post is subject to a satisfactory two-year reference history, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or have any questions please email kate.bedford@rochdale.gov.uk To apply please demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification. Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.Supporting Documents
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Location
72 Drake Street, , Rochdale, OL16 1PA, United Kingdom
Job ID
12632
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