SLA13125 – Occupational Therapist – SLA13125 Full Time

Job Description

We are an ambitious, high performing organisation with a clear vision and programme of action which is designed to improve the lives and prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire.

The aim of Social Work Resources is to promote social welfare and provide effective care and support to meet the needs of vulnerable people in South Lanarkshire. In partnership with community planning partners, voluntary and independent provider organisations, we offer a range of services designed to enable, support, improve and protect the health and social care of people using our services. Social Work Resources are committed to providing services for children, young people, families, adults and older people who are in need of care and protection.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist to join our newly established early intervention team and collaborate in assessments and review activity within adult and older people social work services.

The Occupational Therapist will be working closely with other professionals to provide a strong social care presence and participate within co- produced assessments and outcome support plans in line with the eligibility criteria. You will use a strength-based approach and work collaboratively across social care and partner agencies by supporting and promoting resilience and strong communities focusing on prevention, anticipation and supported self-management. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will offer timely rehabilitative interventions and advice to ensure people from vulnerable groups that face additional challenges, access the right advice or service at the right time and provided by the right person.

The successful applicant will deliver a range of office based and home visit interventions that optimise peoples functioning and independence. The rehabilitative process will involve participation and collaboration with the person, their family/ informal carers and others as required, to restore, promote or enable recovery and maximise the person’s ability to live, work and learn to their best potential. This is an exciting opportunity for you to participate and develop a new service as well as supporting good relationships and enhancing overall team performance.

All applicants must be registered with Royal College of Occupational Therapy and hold a Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Requirements

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Regulated Work with Protected Adults

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007.  Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults and/or children. 

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by South Lanarkshire Council.

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Responsibilities

Please apply online.

All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council are Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community.   As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members ofthe armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out inthe Armed Forces Community Covenant.  Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

The Individual

Additional Information

As an employee of the Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies – flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)