Job Description
An exciting recruitment opportunity have arisen for the position of Occupational Therapist Technician working within EquipU, the UK’s largest provider of assistive technology equipment, where you will report to the Technical Supervisor.
You will be responsible for providing a vital service in the supply and installation of equipment utilised to provide an aid to daily living.
The main duties and responsibilities include, installation, delivery, uplift, maintenance and repairing of daily living aids and nursing equipment such as grab rails and hospital beds within clients’ homes, using company supplied tools and equipment. You will liaise with internal and external agencies including Social Work and Health personnel detailing tasks completed, whilst ensuring work undertaken complies with all elements of Health and Safety.
The successful candidate will be an empathetic, self-motivated, enthusiastic individual, possess strong inter-personal and organisational skills coupled with the ability to communicate effectively, accurately and confidently. You should be able to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality at all times whilst using your initiative whenever required, have the ability to work alone, as well as part of a team, and have a flexible approach to the needs of the business. Previous experience in working with vulnerable service users would be advantageous.
Possession of a full UK driving licence is essential.
Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.
These posts are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended)
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GCC Website and GCC Conditions of Service
Application Packs
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Further Information
Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see
GCC Job Evaluation
