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Connect2SocialWork are looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to work in a community based OT team in Slough.
The role is to identify the needs of the service users and carers withing the context of their own homes. The successful candidate will be responsible for the issue and safe use of Assistive Technology and standard disability equipment, adhering to the appropriate service policies. You will also manage your own personal caseload, including simple major adaptations referrals and standard equipment provision.
There is an opportunity to develop skills in social care assessments and learn from OTs.
REQUIREMENTS:
路 Excellent verbal and written communication
路 Confident with IT processes and applications
路 excellent customer care skills.
路 Experience working in an OT team - at least 2-3 years
路 Experience of diffusing conflict and complaints
路 Experience of working with people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds
路 Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car on a daily basis
路 Physically capable of carrying, transporting and fitting equipment in people's homes
路 Educated to GCSE /A level / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
PAY AND WORKING HOURS:
路 37 hours per week
路 Pay rate: 拢15.15per hour
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About Connect2SocialWork
Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role.
All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. *Terms and conditions apply.
Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
