Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job title:

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Company

West Sussex County Council

Job description

Here at West Sussex County Council we are working to transform Adults’ Services. We’re embracing a strengths-based approach and working towards a community-led support model that builds on the assets and strengths of both individuals and their local communities. Together, we’ll focus on prevention, enablement, reablement and safety, to promote wellbeing and independence. We’ll ensure that residents, families and communities have the right support in place, and at the right time.We provide a working environment that values professional supervision and support. This provides our workforce with what they need to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. We work to ensure that innovation and evidence-based practice underpins what we do and that we maintain an environment within which our occupational therapy assistants can develop and progress in their careers. If you have the talent and ambition to achieve the best for the people we serve, then we will support you to progress and develop throughout your career.About The JobSalary: NJC Grade 6 £25,119 to £26,421 depending on experience
Working Pattern: Full time
Contract Length: Permanent
Location: HorshamYou will work as a part of a strong and dynamic Occupational Therapy service as a member of an area-based team. In this role you will undertake strengths-based assessments via a variety of mediums (e.g. telephone / video assessment, home-based assessment) with the guidance of an HCPC registered occupational therapist (as directed by Care Act 2014), utilising your skills and knowledge to develop and implement a plan of support aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes for people. The plan may include advice, information, the provision of assistive equipment and recommendations for
home adaptation. You will also be expected to carry out risk assessments and undertake assessments under the Mental capacity Act 2007. You will receive induction and training to enable you to undertake your role.Experience and SkillsKey Skills:1. Ability to undertake a strengths-based assessment with necessary guidance (as directed by the Care Act 2014) to ascertain required information.
2. Ability to develop a person-centred care and support plan with clearly defined outcomes.
3. Good communication and interpersonal skills to provide clear and concise guidance and to demonstrate and explain practical activities.
4. Ability to prioritise and organise work and meet agreed performance expectations and deadlines.
5. Sound and accurate IT skills (Microsoft Office) in order to carry out research, analyse documents, present data and undertake general administrative processesQualifications and/or experience:

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent qualification e.g. NVQ.
• Experience of working with people with disabilities or with elderly people, and an understanding of the effects of a disabling condition on a person.
• Some experience of working in a hospital, social care or similar formal care environment.
• Knowledge of the use of and the risk and safety factors associated with disability and equipment / adaptation provision.
• Valid, full driving licence.

Rewards and BenefitsFor a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05234.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact the Hiring Manager Helena McNamee at helena.mcnamee@westsussex.gov.ukFor issues or queries regarding your application please contact .To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran’s Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our page.Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We’ll be in touch directly if we need you!Available documents

Expected salary

£25119 – 26421 per year

Location

Horsham, West Sussex

Job date

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 07:05:42 GMT

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