Occupational Therapist, Strathbrock Partnership Centre, 497.23

Job advert

36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 1 Full time equivalent occupational therapist to join the Assessment and Review Team. 

1 FTE Permanent Position

The chosen candidate will be supported by a Team Manager and will work in collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines within the team, comprising of Social Workers, Care Co-ordinators, rehab and technology staff.

The team is responsible for the assessment for new community services, review of existing care at home services and oversight of unmet need in relation to Care at Home.  

Assessments adopting a strength’s- based approach will be undertaken in a multi-disciplinary context with a focus on collaboration between all members of the team to secure the best possible outcomes for the people being assessed

A Degree Level Qualification in Occupational Therapy or other approved/recognised Occupational Therapy qualification is essential as is registration as a occupational therapist with HCPC

The successful candidate will need to have the ability to work in partnership with other statutory and third sector organisations and should have extensive experience within an adults or older peoples team setting

The ability to travel to service user’s homes across the whole of West Lothian will be essential.

Excellent I.T. and communication skills and report writing are essential  

This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council