Occupational Therapy Support Officer

Birmingham - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 27254 - 33699

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Occupational Therapy Support Officer

Permanent

Grade

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

About the role

Using your understanding of the aspirations of the people who use our services and their carers your focus will be on completing assessments make recommendations that enable citizens to maximise their quality of life.

Arranging the appropriate service provision your role will include working with other agencies to reduce barriers to social inclusion and achieve solutions that meet individual citizens needs. You will explore provision of simple equipment minor adaptations and assistive technology along with supporting with other aspects under the Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy team portfolio. Assessments will take place in Community Clinics citizens homes and over telephone. This post would suit someone with hands-on experience working with elderly or disabled citizens

About us

Birmingham is a vibrant courageous resilient city where great things are happening. And that goes far beyond hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Its about the renewed investment ongoing regeneration and the fierce ambition we have for the future of our brilliant city and citizens.

We are a team that strives for innovation and were not afraid to say we want to be the best in adult social care because that means better outcomes for the individuals were all here for. We have a strong and supportive team that works together to achieve the best for our citizens. The diversity of our communities and scale of our service means a greater variety of social care challenges and more scope for development.

About you

Wed like you to bring:

Experience of working with elderly or disabled citizens either in a professional or voluntary capacity.
Understanding of equal opportunity and diversity issues.
Experience of report writing and strong verbal and written communication skills
Readiness to work flexibly across different projects across the city
Excellent work ethic working continually at a fast pace
Ability to engage in difficult and sensitive conversations with citizens and their representatives
Team worker and also able to work with autonomy

What we offer in return

Were committed to creating an environment that promotes diversity and inclusivity healthy lifestyle choices wellbeing and balance. Well empower you to be the best you can be with coaching mentoring and training programmes that meet your professional and personal development needs at every stage of your career with us.

Were also proud to offer:

Family friendly policies.
A range of benefits including membership of the West Midlands Pension Fund discounted gym membership Blue Light Card and a confidential employee assistance programme.
29 days annual leave increasing with length of service plus the option to purchase additional days.

Find out more atBe Your Best in Adult Social Care

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached.

Please note job advert may be removed prior to closing date dependent on the number of applicants received.

Interviews for this post will take place in person. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information.

For any informal enquires please contact:

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and we are committed to employing retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered.

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Job Description and Person Specification

We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

DescriptionOccupational Therapy Support OfficerPermanentGradeConsultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity ReviewWorking 36.5 hours per weekAbout the roleUsing your understanding of the aspirations of the people who use our services and their carers your focus will be on com...