Are you looking for a new career?Are you interested in Occupational Therapy and possess basic knowledge of what this involves?Maybe you’ve worked within the social care industry but not found your niche?Or perhaps you’re looking to use your good communication skills, confidence, compassion and dedication to succeed in a new role?Our Reablement Team here at Peterborough City Council may just have the role for you…We are looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our friendly team and work closely with our qualified Occupational Therapists to set short-term Reablement goals and provide client-focused interventions.With our client’s wellbeing, safety and independence as your priority you will work with them to achieve independence with daily activities. You will provide them with information on home adaptations and repairs to improve housing conditions.Your key eye for detail will see you maintaining accurate records and documentation. In your favourite contact list will be Health and social care professionals, medical professionals and other related organizations, as you will be dealing with these daily.As you will be visiting clients at their homes in the community, as well as working here at Sand Martin house, you mut hold a Full UK Driving License.So why join us here at PCC?In return for working with us, you will have access to an amazing range of benefits including:• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days per year + bank holidays (FTE) + option to purchase up to an additional ten days per year (FTE)• Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions of 17.5% (current)• Immediate life cover (x3 times your annual salary) and ill-health protection (applicable to those enrolled in LGPS)• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities• Discounted private medical insurance• Access to a car lease salary sacrifice and cycle to work scheme• Funded professional or subscription fees where qualification or membership of a professional body is an essential part of the roleAppointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Back to searchOccupational Therapy Assistant
Peterborough City Council
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 3HH, England
ÂŁ26,000 - ÂŁ31,200 per annum
Full Time
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
By applying, a Reed account will be created for you. Reed's Terms & Conditions and Privacy policy will apply.
Sonic Summary
- Peterborough City Council is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their Reablement Team, focusing on client wellbeing and independence.
- The role involves working with qualified Occupational Therapists to set short-term Reablement goals and provide client-focused interventions.
- Candidates should have basic knowledge of Occupational Therapy and experience in the social care industry is preferred.
- A Full UK Driving License is required, as the position involves visiting clients in their homes.
- The salary for this role is competitive, and the position offers benefits including 25 days of annual leave, a pension scheme with 17.5% employer contributions, and flexible working opportunities.
