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Advanced Practitioner - Ref: SS07624

Employer
Walsall Council
Location
Walsall
Salary
G10 £43,693 - £48,710
Closing date
23 Feb 2025
Reference
645
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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Occupational therapy - Qualified
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

Advanced Practitioner - Ref: SS07624
Salary: G10 £43,693 - £48,710 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time

What are we looking for?

Are you an Occupational Therapist with substantial post qualification experience working in a social care or health setting? If so, then this could be the post for you. We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join Adult Social Care in Walsall as an Advanced Practitioner leading OT provision within our Locality Teams.

About the job
  • You will be responsible for the day-to-day practice of the Occupational Therapists within the locality teams. The OTs work closely with social work colleagues supporting people with long term care and support needs to remain in their own homes for as long as possible.
  • As Advanced Practitioner you will prioritise and allocate work and support the OT staff group to manage caseloads effectively ensuring compliance with our Performance Framework.
  • Working in partnership with the Principal OT you will ensure practice is of the highest standard and aligns with our Quality Assurance Framework, identifying and where appropriate addressing any development needs.

About You
  • You will be a registered occupational therapist with substantial post qualifying experience preferably working in an adult social care setting.
  • Your will have experience of managing complex case work including moving and handling/single handed care, referral for Disabled Facilities Grants and identifying potential for reablement.
  • The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate competence with supporting staff, students and/or apprentices and commitment to their continual professional development.

What can we offer
  • Access to additional training including post qualifying awards
  • Hybrid working and Flexible Working/Flexi Time Policies to support you in meeting the needs of the business and maintaining a good work/life balance.
  • A robust supervision policy, Annual Performance Conversations and Personal Development Plans, regular CPD and peer support.
  • Payment of HCPC registration fees will be met by the Local Authority.
  • Onsite OT assessment facility.

If you would like to know more about this role, please contact: Sue Lloyd, Group Manager on 07721062980 or email sue.lloyd@walsall.gov.uk

View Job Description and Employee Specification

Please note we will not be accepting applications from those who have applied for this role in our previous advert.  

Closing date for applications is Sunday 23rd February 2025.

Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this role.

For further reasons to join us, please visit: https://go.walsall.gov.uk/employee-benefits.

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Walsall Council

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Telephone
01922 650000
Location
Civic Centre
Darwall Street
Walsall
West Midlands
WS1 1TP
United Kingdom

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