Occupational Therapist

Job description

Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to providing excellent Adult Social Care services to residents. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and are investing in a number of roles, across our service areas to grow our dynamic, solution focused team.

So, wherever you are in your life, there is something to suit you in Adult Social Care, whether that be meaningful work, feeling valued in your role, career progression, pay progression or a great work life balance, this is where you will find it. If you want to be a part of our welcoming, values driven service and are passionate about being part of a team that can make a real difference for local people, please take a look at the roles we have available.

The following vacancy has arisen in the Home First Intermediate Care Team:

• 1 x Occupational Therapist
• Full-time 37hrs per week
• Permanent position
• Operates across full Cheshire West and Chester footprint
• Hybrid flexible working model

The Home First team assesses people post discharge from hospital. We are looking for the right candidate to join the social work team, bringing their expert knowledge and advice around moving and handling. The applicant needs to have experience of current and up to date moving and handling practice as well as having a proven track record of right-size care.

The role would involve supporting social workers with people discharged home from hospital predominantly with double handed care. To visit people at home to review their moving and handling recommendations and where necessary professionally advise and challenge to advocate for proportionate care to promote independence.

You will be required to complete an assessment on Liquid Logic (client data assessment and data base) to evidence the moving and handling recommendations including risk assessments. The team work closely with health colleagues in the community in Hubs, there is a requirement to support this multi-disciplinary approach with attendance at huddle meetings, thus supporting an integrated approach to supporting the achievement of therapy goals for individuals.

Come and join us, working in an authority that has an excellent reputation, great working culture and is an inclusive and dynamic place to work. We consider our workforce to be of high value, placing wellbeing at the forefront. This is a hybrid post which means working in one of our Council offices in locations across the borough, completing visits around the borough as well as the opportunity to work from home. The benefits of working for the Council go well beyond making a difference to people's lives, as well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values you will have access to a huge range of benefits including discounts on:

• High street and supermarket shopping
• Gym membership
• Holidays
• Days out
• Cinemas
• Childcare vouchers
• Cash back scheme on any medical treatment that you may require via Medicash
• Car lease scheme (Brand new fully maintained and insured car for 3 years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice)
• Cycle Scheme (Save up to £320 on the cost of a brand-new bike and equipment)

We also offer:

• Competitive salary
• A generous holiday allowance starting at 26 days pro rata (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service to 31 days and the ability to purchase additional leave.
• An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 18%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%)
• The opportunity to develop your skills and career.
• Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers.
• Supportive team and culture
• Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave.
• An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free 24/7 confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support.

Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw this advert should sufficient applications be received.

Please note we cannot currently offer sponsorship as a council for international recruitment.

For further information please contact [email protected] and [email protected]