We have two exciting opportunities to join our Occupational Therapy Team in the role of Occupational Therapist Assistant. A 30 hour permanent and 37 hours temporary, for 12 months posts available..
St Helens Cares is the new approach to delivering Health and Social Care in St Helens; bringing together a wide range of public and community service organisations to work in partnership, with a united goal of improving people’s lives and improving the place as a whole. St Helens Council is proud to be part of this partnership.
Key to this vision is Contact Cares; which aims to simplify the way we access health and social care services from nursing assessment to social care; reablement to audiology, safeguarding to occupational therapy.
Based at Nightingale House our Occupational Therapy Team are committed to supporting and assisting people with disabilities to improve their quality of life and be as independent as possible in their home environment. You should have an interest in developing your skills working with adults with disabilities and will be responsible for the provision of equipment and adaptations to promote independence in the home.
You will work under the support and supervision of an Occupational Therapist but will complete independent assessments and carry your own caseload. You will be able to work on your own initiative and juggle a busy workload. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and you will be able to build strong working relationships with professionals and service users.
You should have a good understanding of physical disabilities and knowledge and experience of using a range of equipment and minor adaptations to support functional ability would be an advantage. You will have good IT skills.
Working for St Helens Council
· We will provide you with the necessary training and support to enable you to successfully undertake the role and on-going training will be provided as the service continues to develop.
· We are a strong, resilient Council, that respects and values the individuality and diversity that every employee brings to the Council.
· We seek to create a positive, open and working environment.
· We offer attractive salary and relocation package
· We offer an excellent pension scheme
This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 NOLAN principles of conduct in public life.
This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
We welcome applications from the BAME community.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Gill Jewison on 07795450191.
