Occupational Therapist (Full Time) (Permanent)

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Occupational Therapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our community Occupational Therapist team in Adult Services Renfrewshire.

Occupational Therapists provide assessment, therapeutic intervention, advice, guidance and practical support to people and carers within the community.

Working in partnership with Social Workers, Health and Care at Home teams our Occupational Therapists provide a care management role, equipment, adaptations, and are required to adhere to legislation including Manual Handling operations 1992 amended 2002, Adult Support and Protection Act 2007 and Self-Directed Support Act 2013.

All Occupational Therapists operate under the Council’s WORKSMART arrangements which promote mobile and flexible work practices; therefore, you will be expected to travel throughout Renfrewshire.

You will be based within Johnstone Town Hall and Renfrew Health and Social Care building.

It is essential that you have a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy, registration with the Health and Care Professions’ Council; previous occupational therapy experience, desirably in a social work service setting; have proven assessment skills, effective IT, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; you are motivated; flexible in your approach, with a commitment to social work values, Occupational Therapy standards and code of ethics.

The ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with partner agencies is also essential.

You will be expected to record and monitor work using the Eclipse system, therefore, experience of using electronic case record systems is desirable.

Full training and support will be given to ensure that you are able to maintain the service’s commitment to continuous improvement.

A driving licence is also desirable.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a PVG check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post.

If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk