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Senior Occupational Therapist

Employer
Birmingham City Council
Location
Birmingham - Exact location to be confirmed at interview
Salary
£35,745.00 - £43,857.00
Closing date
3 Nov 2020
Reference
BCC001722

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Social care
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

Birmingham City Council has an exciting opportunity to recruit 4 Senior Occupational Therapists across 2 Directorates.

1 x job within the Education Directorate is term time only fixed term for 12 months

1 x job within the Education Directorate is a full time post fixed term for 18 months

2 x jobs within the Preparation for Adulthood Project are full time posts fixed term until 31/03/22

Education Directorate Details:

The Education Directorate at Birmingham City Council has changed a lot recently and not just because of COVID-19!

2 new posts have arisen for Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapists:

  1. to work with the looked after children who live both within the boundary of Birmingham City Council, and those who have been placed in other parts of the country. While also working with other children in Birmingham when required, this is an exciting opportunity to stretch your problem-solving skills and cross- partnership working with some very complex and challenging situations;
  2. to work term time in mainstream schools as a part of the Physical Difficulties Support Service (PDSS) to look at access to education. Clinically supervised by the Children’s Occupational Therapy Service (CYPOT), this is a totally new post with both services working closely together. Its yours to develop…

The Children’s Occupational Therapy Service is a small but dynamic team who have presented at RCOT Conference in the past and members have been in positions on the COT local regional board. Come join us…

PFA Project Details:

Birmingham City Council with partners has embarked on an exciting and ambitious journey to develop a whole system approach to support young people transitioning into adulthood, through its Preparation for Adulthood (PFA) and For Life programme of work. 

A proof of concept will test an innovative approach that focusses on outcomes, strength-based practice and the promotion of independence for the young person based on the principles of personalisation. This whole system approach has galvanised key partners across social care, health and education to work together to plan and implement the key elements of PFA as follows:

  • employment, education and training;
  • independent living and housing;
  • a healthy life;
  • friendships, relationships and community connection.

We are looking for 2 forward thinking, enthusiastic Occupational Therapists that will step up and:

  • demonstrate a dynamic, creative and innovative approach to their work, whilst putting the young person and their family at the centre;
  • work in partnership with young people, families, service providers and other professionals to improvement outcomes for young people;
  • think and step outside traditional silo’s, think ‘whole system’ and ‘champion’ natural leadership;
  • demonstrate a strong collaborative approach, respecting difference;
  • navigate across the whole system to acquire accurate and top-quality information that supports the young person and or their family;
  • focus on strengths and outcomes that the young person wants to achieve;
  • work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with diverse skills and experience;
  • demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills;
  • has experience of working with families, children and/or young adults who may have experienced trauma;
  • is working currently as an experienced and highly motivated Occupational Therapist within a community or hospital setting;
  • is committed to safeguarding and promoting the life chances of children, young people and vulnerable adults;
  • will bring with you a range of skills and an established knowledge base that will further enrich our Team.

For an informal discussion regarding the posts please contact Elisa Lee via email at Elisa.Lee@birmingham.gov.uk

Job Ref: BCC001722

Closing date : 2nd November 2020

All staff are expected to understand and be committed to Equal Opportunities in employment and service delivery.

Interviews for this post will take place virtually via video conferencing. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information.

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.

“Right to work in the UK documentation will be fully checked for all applicants.  All non-UK and non-EU applicants are required to apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council and must be approved by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) before any employment offer can be confirmed.”

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Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city.

We welcome people from diverse and underrepresented communities and encourage applications from, those with caring responsibilities, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, neurodivergent, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion.   We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.

Information for applicants with a disability

We are a proud Disability Confident Employer.  We encourage applicants to disclose disabilities, so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Please contact: 0121 675 7070 option 3 (lines open between 8.45am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday).

If you require an application in an alternative format, such as Braille or you are unable to complete an application form via WMJOBS, please contact bccHR@birmingham.gov.uk. When you have completed your application form this can be returned to bccHR@birmingham.gov.uk or for Braille applications these can be posted to, Recruitment Team, 2nd Floor, 10 Woodcock Street, B7 4BG.

The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. 

There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:

  • A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
  • An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
  • A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
  • A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
  • A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.

We see the Council’s role as providing strategic leadership – that’s being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making.

We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision.  We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.

Birmingham City Council is a Foundation Living wage employer - known as the Birmingham Living Wage. The Birmingham Living Wage, is determined by the Living Wage Foundation on an annual basis by the Centre of Research in Society Polity at Loughborough University. The current rate can be found at: www.livingwage.org.uk.

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Telephone
0121 675 7070
Location
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham
West Midlands
B2 2XU
United Kingdom

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