Occupational Therapist PKC008757
£22,985 – £24,539 (21.6 hours/week)
Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth PH1 5GD
A vacancy has arisen within the integrated Perth and Kinross Occupational Therapy Service for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with experience of working with vulnerable people in the community. It is a part time permanent post based at Pullar House and covering all localities.
As an Occupational Therapist within the team, you will be required to work with people of all ages who require specialist OT assessment and intervention.
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. Part of the role will involve Duty screening and responding to high priority cases.
You will have strong assessment skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with service users and carers. You will be able to demonstrate experience of multi-disciplinary working and be committed to working closely with colleagues from other disciplines. 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 and written skills are essential.
We can offer you a wide range of opportunities for your continuous professional development.
Must have Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy and Must be registered with HCPC. Appropriate post qualification experience is highly desirable.
For further information about the post, please contact Raymond Young Occupational Therapy Senior Practitioner 07917093413 or Carol Cowan Occupational Therapy Senior Practitioner 07341077657.
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.
Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland here.
Job Description South Lanarkshire Council is an ambitious, high performing organisation with a clear vision and programme of action which...
Apply For This JobAdvert Based at various locations within Renfrewshire. Get ready to love your job in 2022 by joining...
Apply For This JobJob Description Social Care Officer, New Rannoch Centre PKC08970£18,081 – £19,974 (30 hours/week) Fixed Term (until March 2023)Shuna Court, Perth...
Apply For This JobAdvert ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARESt Rognvald’s House Social Care Assistant 29.5 hours per week, Shift working over seven daysPermanent£24,339 –...
Apply For This JobAdvert ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARESt Rognvald’s House Senior Social Care Worker 12.2 hours per week, Shift working over seven daysPermanent£35,119...
Apply For This JobAdvert ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARESt Rognvald’s House Social Care Assistant 37 hours per week, Shift working over seven daysPermanent£24,339 –...
Apply For This Job