AddressPost Ref: CC922
Please note: Priority may be given to internal applicants.
Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing outcomes for people in Calderdale?
Do you want to be part of an exciting opportunity to help develop innovative services for people with Social Care needs?
Calderdale Council’s Accessible Homes Agency provide major and minor adaptations to people’s homes to improve access into and around the property and to promote independence. We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapists to work for 12 months within the team alongside our permanent Occupational Therapist, specifically involved in monitoring people on our Disabled Facilities Grant waiting list for adaptations to ensure they are waiting safely, re-assessing existing applicants where necessary and assessing for relocation to more suitable accessible properties. The post will mainly deal with adult adaptations but there may be scope to work with some children’s adaptations. The post is particularly suitable for experienced therapists.
While the post will be based within the Accessible Homes Agency, there may also be scope for experience of rotation within a range of different Occupational Therapy areas and settings including: The front door triage team, equipment and adaptations, assistive technology team, community led support, discharge to assess and assessment bed settings, care package reviews. There will be oversight and professional supervision from the Principal OT and Occupational Therapist Advanced Practitioners to ensure that appropriate CPD and professional development in line with an OT role are adhered to.
What we are proud to offer:
- A flexible working scheme Monday to Friday with work from home opportunities
- Dedicated training and development time
- Regular supervision.
- Career progression opportunities
- A supportive management team
- A diverse workforce who are committed to being inclusive of all people.
- A generous annual leave entitlement with an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.
- Enrolment into the local government pension scheme.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
If you would like any further information on this job vacancy please contact Daniella Condon, Accessible Homes Agency Team Manager on 07748 932577 or email daniella.condon@calderdale.gov.uk
Closing Date: 20th February 2024
Interview Date: 6th March 2024
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub | Calderdale Council
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.
