Occupational Therapist Home FirstICAT Full time permanent Preston
Occupational Therapist Home FirstICAT Full time permanent Preston
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Job Description
SalaryPer annum Full time Permanent Short Term Service Preston
International Sponsorship this role is not open to International Sponsorship.
We are looking for apermanent fulltime Occupational Therapistto join our Adult Services Short Term Support Service in Preston. This role involves working across Lancashire to support individuals in achieving their goals and living independently in their homes.
- Position: Permanent FullTime Occupational Therapist
- Location: Preston
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
Living Better Lives in Lancashire
We are excited to introduce our new strengthbased vision for social care Living Better Lives in Lancashire. We aim to drive innovative practices that make a real difference in our communities. We need passionate Occupational Therapists to help us support people in achieving their goals and living independently.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with social work colleagues care providers NHS and other partners.
- Develop and coach a reenabling approach and/or longerterm compensatory adaptations for people leaving hospital or avoiding admission.
- Conduct highquality holistic facetoface Occupational Therapy assessments.
- Set and review therapeutic goals and create personcentred robust proportionate support plans.
Our Values
- Supportive and Innovative: Blend supportive and innovative thinking to achieve the best outcomes.
- Empathy: Show compassion and empathy ensuring people feel valued and respected.
Reasons to Join Us
- Great Annual Leave: Up to 32 days annual leave 8 bank holidays and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. Option to purchase additional leave.
- Flexible Working: Opportunities for flexible working arrangements.
- Financial Benefits: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution and relocation reimbursement package.
- Training and Development: Excellent induction through our Social Care Academy and ongoing support for career and professional development.
- Health and Wellbeing: Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
- Staff Discounts: Access to discounts on various services through Vivup our employee benefits partner.
We embrace diversity and have support groups and networks for staff including the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE) the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ Employee Network.
How to Apply
For an initial informal and confidential chat email:.
Please ensure you upload and attach your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for an interview without this evidence.
Occupational Therapy applicants must be registered with Health and care professional council (HCPC) to practice and be appointed.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013. If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information can be found on the Our Recruitment Process tab.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and you must be insured for business use. However we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Job Description & Person Specification
Employment Type
Full-Time
