Occupational Therapy Assistant

2 weeks ago


Newport, Newport, United Kingdom Isle of Wight Council Full time

County Hall, Newport and agile working

Grade 8, £28,594.00 to £31,364.00 per annum

Vacancy Reference:2024_810

Closing Date:25/04/2024

Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:37 per week

Can you support residents of the Isle of Wight and actively listen to what is important to them? Ensuring that they gain the right support at the right time and in the right place. Can you give guidance to restore meaningful activities so that individuals can lead fulfilling lives within our community?
We have an exciting opportunity available within Adult Social Care Isle of Wight. We are seeking an enthusiastic, and self-motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant (O.T.A
) to join our community occupational therapy service.

The role encompasses the following:

  • Working across the Isle of Wight to provide OTA input to a wide variety of disabled people including elderly, learning disabilities, dementia and neurological conditions.
  • Residents may initially need guidance through signposting to maintain their wellbeing and independence, to those who have complex health needs requiring further assessment.
  • Assess those that are Care Act eligible and providing equipment, advice and support, referrals for DFG's.
  • You will have a caseload of clients and will work autonomously to complete assessments and follow up actions.
You will be supported by the team, provided with regular supervision. Flexible working and hybrid working


You will be part of a progressive team, using an enabling, adaptive approach, supporting people to live in their own homes where-ever possible, and in the least restrictive way.

This may involve sign posting and giving information and advice, or the prescription of aids and adaptations where appropriate.

We are a friendly and supportive team.

We have a monthly CPD meeting and are continuously improving our service and practice to best serve the clients we have.

We have a flexible working policy and actively support work / life balance.

_

PLEASE NOTE:
Out of Hours Standby and Call Out _


  • You will be required to take part in the Out of Hours Standby Duty Rota as and when requested by management. Standby and call out duties are paid in accordance with the IWC Terms and Conditions 2012 document._
  • Please click here to view the Isle of Wight Council's _Care Close to Home Strategy_._

_When you join #TeamIWC you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:_

_ __-_ Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays_
- _ Local Government pension scheme_
- _ Discounted Solent ferry travel_
- _ Island bus network discount_
- _ Cycle to work scheme_
- _ Staff parking permit scheme_
- _ Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership_
- _ National and local discounts & benefits schemes_
- _ _A relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available if you are _specifically relocating to the Isle of Wight to take up a new role with us _
- _ _If you choose to commute to the Isle of Wight daily, you may be eligible to have some travel costs reimbursed_

  • The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the _Unacceptable Behaviour Policy_, _Employee Code of Conduct_ and _Behaviours Framework_. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees._

Closing Date:25 April 2024

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