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Occupational Therapy Assistant - Regaining Independence Service

West Sussex County Council
Job LocationHorsham
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary£25,119 - £26,421 per annum
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent , full-time

Job Description

The OpportunitySalary: £25,119 to £26,421Working pattern: 37 hours per weekContract type: PermanentLocation: HorshamDo you enjoy working with people and optimising their wellbeing We are recruiting for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to work as a part of our strong and dynamic service as a member of an area-based team. You will receive induction, training and supportto enable you to undertake your role.Our Occupational Therapy Assistants need to be resilient, adaptable, organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Youll need to work efficiently and accurately record your work using electronic systems. Youll need to be committed to learningabout Occupational Therapy and how to implement it in practice.This role will involve undertaking strengths-based assessments with the guidance of an HCPC registered occupational therapist & then developing and implementing a plan of support aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes for people.About you(These will be used as the shortlisting criteria)Key Skills:

  1. Ability to undertake a strengths-based assessment with necessary guidance (as directed by the Care Act 2014) to ascertain required information.
  2. Ability to develop a person-centred care and support plan with clearly defined outcomes.
  3. Good communication and interpersonal skills to provide clear and concise guidance and to demonstrate and explain practical activities.
  4. Ability to prioritise and organise work and meet agreed performance expectations and deadlines.
  5. Sound and accurate IT skills (Microsoft Office) in order to carry out research, analyse documents, present data and undertake general administrative processes.
Qualifications and/or experience:
  • A minimum of 3 GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent qualification e.g. NVQ.
  • Experience of working with people with disabilities or with elderly people, and an understanding of the effects of a disabling condition on a person.
  • Some experience of working in a hospital, social care or similar formal care environment.
  • Knowledge of the use of and the risk and safety factors associated with disability and equipment / adaptation provision.
  • Valid, full driving licence
About usHere at West Sussex County Council, we are working to transform Adults Services. Were embracing a strengths-based approach and working towards a community-led support model that builds on the assets and strengths of both individuals and their local communities.Together, well focus on prevention, enablement, reablement and safety, to promote wellbeing and independence. Well ensure that residents, families, and communities have the right support in place, and at the right time. We provide a working environment that values professional supervision and support. This provides our workforce with what they need to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. We work to ensure that innovation and evidence-based practice underpinswhat we do and that we maintain an environment within which our occupational therapy assistants can develop and progress in their careers. If you have the talent and ambition to achieve the best for the people we serve, then we will support you to progressand develop throughout your career.Further informationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE04827.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Joe Vithayathil (Team Manager - Regaining Independence Service)To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and fill out the application form. In your application outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (pleaserefer to the key skills listed as you will be shortlisted on this) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you maynot have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approachto recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. Well be in touch directly if we need you!

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