AddressHere in the Housing with Support Team we are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who is committed to providing outstanding services for younger adults across the whole of the County.
The Housing with Care and Support Team is a Countywide Team who aim to make a real difference to the lives of adults and carers delivering accommodation and care and support solutions based upon the NCC Housing with Support Strategy.
We are looking for.
- A qualified Occupational Therapist who is HCPC registered.
- Evidence of study at a post graduate level, for example Practice Placement Educator
- At least 2 years working at a Band B level (Band 6 and above in health) and be ready to take the next step in your career or be an experienced senior clinician who is looking for a change of direction.
- The ability to take a strength-based approach to your leadership and work with people in a community setting.
- Flexibility and a compassionate, inclusive manner.
- For you to provide clinical leadership for Occupational Therapists within the team by the provision of supervision and ensuring that clinical standards are maintained. (This includes support with AYSE and OT progression).
- For you to provide advice and support to your Team Manager and other professionals regarding Occupational Therapy practice.
- Someone who can manage a small complex caseload including moving and handling and assist colleagues with safeguarding decision work. A good working knowledge of Disabled Facilities Grants for major adaptation work and specialist equipment is needed.
- Develop links with local community health professionals, care and support providers, housing, district councils and other local services.
- Support to managers to meet the departments’ performance and service delivery requirements, to manage systems effectively and to work positively within a culture of change.
In return we can offer you:
- A dynamic work environment of high support and developing practice.
- A highly supportive integrated team environment. Our teams are staffed by Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Community Care Officers who specialise in working with people who live with Physical Disability, Learning Disability, Mental Health conditions, Learning Disability, ASD, and substance misuse.
- Hybrid working arrangements supported by all the technology you need to work at home and across the county.
- Strength based, creative approach to working with people.
- Commitment to regular CPD.
- Regular professional supervision from an Occupational Therapy Manager.
- Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.
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Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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