Occupational Therapist, Care and Repair, Pullar House, Perth – PKC08785 Full Time

Job Description

Occupational Therapist – Fixed Term for 24mths – PKC08785
£38,310 – £40,900
Pullar House, Perth

An exciting new vacancy has arisen within the Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with a minimum significant experience of working with vulnerable people in the community. 

You will work as part of a team and on your own initiative.

This is an exciting time to join the Occupational Therapy team within Perth and Kinross Health & Social Care Partnership as we move forward with our integration agenda. 
This is a full time, peripatetic role covering all localities and will focus on private sector housing.

This is a full time, peripatetic role covering all localities and will focus on private sector housing.

The Individual

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist who is skilled in assessment, rehabilitation & moving and handling. 

As an Occupational Therapist within the team you will be required to work with people of all ages who require specialist Occupational Therapy intervention. 

There is a key focus on early intervention, prevention and a reablement approach across all services . You will be expected to undertake comprehensive assessments and to arrange the provision of equipment, adaptations and community supports to assist individuals to achieve their optimum level of independence in the community.

Experience in building design and complex environmental adaptations is also highly desirable. 

You must be able to work effectively within a team and demonstrate a commitment to improving service provision.  You will have good organisational skills and be able to manage a busy caseload.  Excellent verbal, written and IT skills are essential.    

We can offer you a wide range of opportunities for your continuous professional development.  We provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work/life balance. 

Must have Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Must be registered with HCPC.

Must have Full Driving Licence.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Sue Fairgrieve, Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist on 01796 474612 or Carol Cowan, Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist Tel. 01738 476777. 

When completing your application for this post, please ensure you provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

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