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Sandwell MBC are looking for 3 highly motivated Occupational Therapists (OTs) to help deliver their therapy service. Sandwell are focused on maximising independence, within a fast-paced and dynamic team to support the residents of Sandwell. It is an exciting and creative time in the OT service as they are developing new ways of working to meet the challenges as we move forward in delivering our therapy service.
Your new role
You will have the opportunity to work with those with complex physical disabilities and develop your clinical skills. Having knowledge specific to aids and adaptations within a community setting as well as being part of our duty system alongside colleagues in community social work and reablement to provide a streamlined customer journey. You will have the ability to undertake innovative assessments, planning and delivering services and reviewing outcomes with service users, carers and their personal support networks. Ensuring you address adversity and social exclusion, promoting service users' independence and autonomy. You are passionate about the care and support you provide, ensuring that it is personalised and, where possible, gives service user's control of their lives focusing on a strength-based approach. You will work autonomously, managing your own caseload with guidance from senior OT's and a supportive management team.
Flexible Hours: The Therapy Team currently work during standard business hours. These hours are 9:00 - 17:30 Monday to Thursday and 9:00 - 17:00 on Friday (37 hours per week). There may be a possibility for some posts to be filled with part-time hours or slight alterations made to working hours.
This role is Hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days per week in office, to cover the Duty Service, and candidates will need their own vehicle and the ability to travel around the borough.
This role requires an enhanced DBS check. You will need to be a qualified OT registered with the HCPC on commencement of the position. You must have a BSC or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
Your responsibilities will include: Carrying out virtual and home-based OT assessments for service-users across the borough. This will include functional and moving and handling assessments. Assessing for the provision of specialist equipment and minor adaptations. Providing recommendations for major adaptations, including Disabled Facilities Grant applications through joint working with the Home Improvement Agency and housing colleagues. Working closely with social work colleagues, other agencies & professionals.
What you'll need to succeed
You will need to be a qualified OT registered with the HCPC on commencement of the position. You must have a BSC or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
What you'll get in return
Lifelong career partner with over 17 years of recruitment expertiseSpecialist in Adult Social Work RecruitmentRecruitment partner for Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull and Coventry CouncilsExclusive access to the latest Qualified Social work vacanciesHelping you upskill through our My Learning platform, network forums and resourcesTransparency on timesheet/payroll platform - Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella LtdSupport for CV writing and interview skills*250 reward for referring another Qualified Social Worker, who we then place.You will be offered a competitive salary, but this is dependent on experience.
What you need to do now
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