Occupational Therapist - 101620

We are seeking a highly motivated and values-driven Occupational Therapist to join our newly established Care at Home Review Team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a dynamic new service that ensures care at home packages remain person-centred, proportionate, and aligned with individual outcomes. As part of the Care at Home Review Team you will be working across both urban and rural communities.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will bring your expertise in functional assessment, and environmental adaptation to the review of care at home packages. Working across both urban and rural communities, you will:

• Undertake outcome focused reviews of care packages, ensuring they remain responsive to changing needs.
• Apply your professional skills to assess functional ability, independence, and participation in daily life.
• Identify opportunities for rehabilitation, reablement, and equipment provision that reduce reliance on formal care.
• Collaborate closely with service users, carers, and multi-agency partners to promote wellbeing, safety, and independence.
• Contribute to shaping a service that reflects the values of the Health and Social Care Partnership.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and navigate sensitive conversations.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including Self-Directed Support and Adult Support and Protection.
• Brings strong person-centred assessment and review skills, with a commitment to strengths-based, outcomes-focused practice.
• Is confident working autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team culture.
• Is passionate about continuous improvement and shaping a service that reflects the values of the Health and Social Care Partnership.

In return we can offer you a positive professional working experience with a commitment to continuous professional development, training and support.

If you would like to have an informal discussion please contact Craig Laird, team leader - care at home review team on 07385378412 or alternatively email lairdc@stirling.gov.uk.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children and Adults. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

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The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme