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Occupational Therapist - One Front Door

Employer
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Solihull
Salary
£31,346 - £38,890 pro rata, per annum.
Closing date
18 Oct 2021
Reference
SOL000003957

Job Details

Hours:

1 x Full Time, 37 hours per week

1 x Part Time, 29.6 hours per week

Solihull Adult Care and Support (ACS) provides social care occupational therapy for both adults and children in the Borough. We are recruiting at an exciting time in OT as the value of our work is recognised and understood more than ever. As a service we have plans to develop and assist more with the needs of the community, for both adults and children and focus on facilitating and supporting independence where the need to enable people has never been more needed.

In order to meet increased demands, we are currently looking to recruit qualified and experienced occupational therapists to our strong, respectful and motivated One Front Door Team, where referrals are taken, triaging takes place and urgency of response determined and important prevention and risk management responses are handled. This typically includes moving and handling work, but can be a wide range of interventions and is dynamic in nature, working within a close and supportive team. Community visiting is essential.  

You will need previous experience of working in Adults occupational therapy, alongside a degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist.  You will also have:

  • Experience of carrying out effective and proportionate assessments and making appropriate recommendations for specialist equipment to meet people’s complex needs.
  • Experience of working with people with physical, learning and mental health disabilities, as well as long term health conditions and older people.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of health / social care legislation and implications for practice.
  • Interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with residents and other professionals
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills
  • Great organisational and time management skills
  • A current driving licence and access to a vehicle for independent travel around the Borough (reasonable adjustments may be made for those with a disability).

We are a service that truly values  CPD, looking to further enlarge and tailor our training offer over the coming months and are strongly minded to listen to staff about the role of OT, development ideas and to contribute to the service going forward.

This is an exciting time to join SMBC’s occupational therapy service and we welcome applications from all qualified and experienced practitioners who want to work in a supportive environment which respects professional values and looks to develop and advocate for occupational therapy’s contribution to our residents.

We also offer:

  • Flexible working, including flexi leave up to 24 days per year and agile working arrangements
  • Generous annual leave entitlements with opportunity to buy up to 10 days additional leave per year
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service
  • Family and carer friendly policies
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employee benefits including subsidised travel passes, Cycle 2 Work Scheme and a staff discount card.

Whilst this has been advertised as a full time and part time vacancy, we can be flexible on the number of hours worked, and would also consider a job share arrangement, as long as business needs are met.

To apply, please click on the link below. If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact Amy Alvarez, Clinical Lead OT, on 07772 529615.

Virtual interviews to be held via a secure video conferencing platform on 3/4/5 November 2021.

This post will require a DBS check.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

 

 

 

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About Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Solihull

Solihull is regarded as a popular and vibrant place to live in the UK. As one of the most prosperous towns in the Midlands, almost two thirds of our borough is designated as green belt. We have over 1,500 acres of parks across the borough, with 16 Green Flag Awards. Solihull is very well connected, with great transport links such as the M40, M42 and M6 all close by, and an excellent rail network, plus, of course, an international airport. We are home to the award-winning Touchwood Shopping Centre, National Exhibition Centre, Resorts World Birmingham, and the Resorts World Arena.

It is an exciting time for Solihull, although we are a relatively small local authority (c. 6000 employees), we still have ambitious plans including the development of UK Central and HS2.

Here at Solihull Council, we want to ensure that all our citizens have an equal chance to share in Solihull’s success. We do this by putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.

We recognise that our employees are the key factor in achieving our vision and as such, we are always on the lookout for talented individuals, who want to make a real positive difference to people’s lives and can help us to continue building on our success.

Both Smarter Ways of Working and Employee Wellbeing are key Council Priorities.

The transition to Smarter Ways of Working has presented us with the opportunity to re-think how and where we work. With the option to access portable technology, dependent upon the requirements of the role, a lot of our people are not bound to a single workplace or traditional ways of working, with many choosing to spend a good proportion of their week working from home.

tomOur people told us that they value flexibility, and that choice enables them to have a better work-life balance, manage family responsibilities, enhance their personal wellbeing, and continue to deliver excellent outcomes for the residents of Solihull.

Our people are our number one asset, and our aim is to have a healthy, happy engaged and thriving workforce.

Wellbeing is at the heart of our employee offer and we are a bronze accredited West Midlands Combined Authority Thrive at Work employer.  This recognises our commitment and action in support of employee wellbeing; we are currently working towards silver accreditation.

Unpaid carers carry out a key role within our community and know that this can be challenging when combined with employment.  Our Carer’s Policy and the ongoing support we give to our employees has resulted in us winning Employer of the Year 2022 at the Carer Friendly Awards.

We will offer you:

  • A friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment;
  • Competitive salaries including, for those at the top of their scale, the opportunity to receive a non-consolidated lump sum;
  • A range of flexible working options;
  • Annual leave starting at 25 days and rising to 30 days after 5 years' service in addition to public holidays with an opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional days' holiday per year;
  • A generous flexitime scheme (available for most roles);
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme;
  • A wide range of learning and development opportunities;
  • A range of family friendly policies;
  • Employee benefits including subsidised travel passes, Cycle 2 Work Scheme, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and staff discounts.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

As users of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For roles eligible for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check this will be indicated in the advert and supporting recruitment documents.  Where the post involves working with children, other vulnerable groups or in a position of trust it is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Further guidance is available at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/945449/rehabilitation-of-offenders-guidance.pdf

Please note, where sufficient numbers of applications are received, we reserve the right to close a vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore advise that you submit your application as soon as possible.

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Telephone
0121 704 6000
Location
Council House
Manor Square
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 3QB
United Kingdom

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