Permanent
Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week
We are looking for a Band 5 or Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our integrated Community Health and Social Care Team in Newton Abbot.
You will be required to provide a person-centred service through specialist clinical assessment within the context of local government policy and legislation, including applying a strengths-based approach. You will be assessing the needs of adults of all ages with a wide range of disabilities and health conditions.
Clinical responsibilities include enabling people to maximise their safety, independence and potential, as well as reducing risk to themselves and their carers.
Your Occupational Therapy intervention will be determined by the Care Act 2014 eligibility criteria and the strength-based approach, but can include the provision of daily living equipment, arranging major and minor adaptations and close liaison with partner agencies. We will require you to assess for care as well as carry out and be involved in safeguarding and Best Interests processes.
The Newton Abbot Health and Social Care Team is a busy multi-disciplinary team comprising of OT’s, Social Workers and social care assessors. We work closely with our wider Intermediate Care and Nursing colleagues. We provide ongoing peer support and supervision and are keen to welcome applicants who would make a positive contribution.
What we can offer you
For further information on this role please contact Lucy Hunt on 01392 384722 or lucy.hunt@devon.gov.uk
Band 5 Job Description
Band 6 Job Description
Please note Devon County Council is not currently offering VISA sponsorship for this role. We will only consider applicants with valid Right to Work in the UK.