- Job Title: Reablement Occupational Therapist
- Job Reference: PA04-1713
- Salary: £36,298 -£41,496 per annum (pro rata) (Pay Level 7)
- Job Title: Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist
- Job Reference: PA04-1712
- Salary: £42,503 -£47,573 per annum (pro rata) (Pay Level 8)
- All roles will attract a generous shift allowance and a Local Weighting Allowance of £1,002 per annum (pro rata).
- Directorate: People (Adults)
- Hours of work for both roles: Full time 37 Hours, on a shift pattern with some evening and weekend working
- Location: The Pines, Forest Close, Wexham, SL2 4FJ
- The closing date for applications is: Thursday 31 May 2023
An Enhanced DBS is required for this role.
From the very top, every member of our team has one thing driving them – wanting to make a positive difference to the lives of residents. And in Slough, that difference will be obvious every day!
Be part of a team which has a Reablement service which, last year, helped hundreds of people become independent again after a stay in hospital, where Occupational Therapists, domiciliary rehab staff and social workers find innovative ways to support people to live how they like using direct payments, where an incredible partnership with health means integrated teams which deliver services more effectively.
You will be key support for service users in achieving increased independence, working to promote their wellbeing and daily living skills by teaching, assisting in personal care and motivating people in re-learning activities as part of the outcome based Reablement plans designed by Occupational Therapists. You will be making a true difference to people’s lives!
At Slough Borough Council (SBC) we offer structured supervision, training to enhance skills and excellent development opportunities. You will not be bored in Slough and you will be surrounded by professional, caring and dedicated colleagues and friends. Be a part of it - join us!
- Using Occupational Therapy expertise and supporting other therapy staff in assessing, implementing, evaluating and reviewing plans for service users and their carers, enabling them to achieve maximum independence in their own homes.
- Manage a clinical caseload of clients, who have physical or mental health problems, learning difficulties, dependencies or who are elderly at a specialist level, assessing and treating clients and maintaining clinical records autonomously.
- To work collaboratively with health and social care community and acute colleagues, including Local Access Point and Discharge to Assess teams.
- Take a lead role in assisting the OT Service Manager to run the therapy element of the Reablement and Independence Service.
- Support with the transfer of cases between our integrated pathways.
- Line manage and provide clinical supervision to therapy staff within the service.
- Work closely with the Local Access Point.
- Provide line management for therapy staff and chair MDT meetings and case reviews, working autonomously
- Experience of working with people of diverse cultural and religious communities
- Excellent time management skills, including the ability to work to deadlines and work well under pressure
- An ability to work with staff and managers at all levels across the community, engaging with health, housing, partner agencies, and voluntary sector
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, national guidelines and best-practice for a range of conditions
- Requirement to work on a shift basis including evenings and weekends
- MSC/ Bsc/Diploma in Occupational therapy
- State Registration (HCPC & College of OT)
- Full Driving Licence with access to a car on a daily basis
No day is the same in Slough. We have the most diverse population outside of London, one of the youngest populations in the country but an older population with high levels of need and a range of health inequalities.
Slough Borough Council offers a challenging but rewarding place to work, in a supportive environment where your valued input will help shape the future direction of the Council’s Reablement and Independence Service. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you'll join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive. We value diversity.
In addition to a competitive salary and generous local government pension scheme, we offer a range of great benefits including:
- 26 days holiday annual leave (not including Bank Holidays) rising to 30 days after 2 years’ service, and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
- Tax - free childcare and childcare services
- Discounted car parking
- Season loan ticket
- Wellbeing initiatives including cycle rides and sports tournaments, amongst others.
- Our commitment to equality and diversity
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Car and Bike Pools
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Samantha Cicero, Registered Manager on 07749 710 112.
- To apply for the role, you will need to have an up to date CV which you can upload as part of the Employment Application form
- To apply for these roles please ensure you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification here for each role:
- Reablement OT JD & PS
- Reablement Snr Practitioner OT JD & PS
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Applicants should be aware that the post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check that will include a criminal record check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.