Occupational Therapist

We are recruiting an Occupational Therapist at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Ty Graddfa

Team: Community Resource Team

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £37,938 - £40,476 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 x Occupational Therapist to work in our well-established and experienced Community Resource Team. The Occupational Therapist’s mainly support with the reablement cases but may also be asked to provide advice in relation to moving and handling and equipment/ adaptations to promote independence.

The focus is on supporting individuals to achieve their wellbeing outcomes, promoting a multi-disciplinary approach. We can support newly qualified Occupational Therapist’s to progress and encourage a culture of continuing professional development.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• A Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience of supporting individuals to maximise their independence.
• Commitment to working on a flexible rotational basis between services.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lisa Hutton on 07825 634167 or email HUTTOL@caerphilly.gov.uk / Annie Jenkins on 07545 083730 or email JENKIA4@caerphilly.gov.uk.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applicants must have a professional occupational therapy qualification and Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.