Occupational Therapist Assistant

2 weeks ago

Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom Hull City Council Full time

Reference
- HUL/24/0303

**Full Time Equivalent Salary (based on a 37 hour working week)**
- £27334 - £29777

Occupational group
- Care/Social Work - Adults
- Job term
- Full Time
- Appointment type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- 37
- Division
- Public Health - Directorate
- Closing Date
- 16 May 2024
- Proposed Shortlisting Date
- 20 May 2024
- Proposed Interview Date
- 03 June 2024
- Place of work
- 49 Kinloss Garth, HULL HU74LY
- For an informal discussion please contact
- Megan Porteous
- Contact telephone
- 01482 822819

Are you passionate about making a positive and lasting difference for the people of Hull? Care and support in Hull is transforming and Hull City Council are looking for exceptional individuals like you to join the Adult Social Care team. If you have experience of working with vulnerable adults, along with knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and guidance then we have an exciting development opportunity for you.

**We are looking for OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS fixed term for 18 months. **Secondment can be considered for internal applicants with your managers agreement.

Occupational Therapy is a vital function of Adult Social Care, ensuring that individuals can maintain their independence and live life to the fullest in their own homes. We have established a close working relationship with multi-disciplinary teams across adult social care, and health colleagues within the NHS. As such we are not only able to collectively offer exceptional care and support to the people of Hull but also can offer excellent training, support and development in your career.

There are 4 fixed term posts available across East and West Locality Teams in Adult Social Care. The hours are Monday
- Friday 8.30am-5pm. There will be an expectation of 12-20 community visits being completed a week, and a minimum of one day a week working in the office base. There may be a requirement for more officed based working or to support other teams to meet business needs.

**The Core elements of the role are**:

- To work in conjunction with the Occupational Therapists to enable people to improve their health, wellbeing, and independence. Undertaking joint assessments and reviews with other professionals such as Surveyors, Social Work and Telecare staff where required.
- To assess for equipment, adaptations and alternative housing to maintain a person’s independence and ability to remain in their own home.
- To undertake Duty and other office/telephone based tasks.
- To support Occupational Therapists with Moving and Handling of Adults.
- Transportation of equipment which may be heavy or bulky across the city.
- To use a number of different computer systems and programs to maintain accurate records, and ordering of equipment, including Liquid Logic, IRIS4, Interweave portal and Granacus.
- You will have excellent interpersonal skills, a caring approach and be willing to undertake training as necessary
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social care or equivalent experience
- Previous experience of occupational therapy or a related field through work, volunteering or lived experience would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act, Care Act and Safeguarding
- Good standard of computer skills
- “This role is not available for sponsorship therefore is only open to applicants who have the right to work in the UK”._

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We are committed to increasing the diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workforce to represent the people we serve and build an environment in which everyone can feel like they belong. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We reserve the right to amend the dates associated with this advert, which may include closing the advert early where required.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Hull City Council embraces the principles of WorkSmart and this post has been identified as a suitable role. WorkSmart principles create opportunities facilitating a combination of working in the office, adhoc homeworking, or working from various locations, therefore being flexible about where/ how you carry out your role, the specific opportunities available will be discussed at interview.

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