Childrens Occupational Therapist x 2 posts
Full time, Grade 9 - £32,798 – 37,568 per annum
1 post based in Burton on Trent, 1 post flexible within Staffordshire
A fantastic opportunity has arisen in our small, friendly team for 2 Occupational Therapists within the Children’s Disability Service. This opportunity will allow the chosen candidates the chance to work flexibly, with no evening or weekend working expected. With options of home working, and a choice of several bases and touch down centres to utilise whilst travelling around Staffordshire’s beautiful towns and countryside.
Within the Staffordshire children’s service, providing our staff with the support they need to develop and progress is our utmost priority. The successful candidates will be provided with regular, high quality 1:1 supervision, monthly CPD and peer sessions along with additional training to equip them with the tools to do their job both confidently and competently. Successful candidates will also undertake a thorough induction including joint casework to support expanding thie knowledge and skills and encourage their confidence to grow.
The ideal candidates will be:
We have 4 Children’s Disability teams across the county, and they provide specialist services for children and young people with complex disabilities. The Countywide Occupational Therapy Team supports the Disabled Children’s Service (social work colleagues) to ensure we reach the best outcomes for our Disabled children in a timely manner, enabling them to live their lives to the full.
The role will consist of but not be limited to: completing assessments, reviews, advice, equipment provision including manual handling equipment, minor adaptations, major adaptations funded via disabled facilities grant (DFG), supporting the social work teams in safeguarding children.
If you are confident, have the skills and experience required or keen to learn new skills, enjoy the rewarding work of promoting the independence, wellbeing and safety of children (and their families) and feel well equipped to provide a quality service in a demanding environment, then this is the opportunity for you to find the job satisfaction you’ve always dreamed of in a wonderfully rewarding role. We would consider newly qualified OTs who can demonstrate a keen interest and passion for this line of work.
For an informal discussion please contact:
Claire Dowson, Countywide Occupational Therapy Manager on 07816 071084 or email Claire.Dowson@staffordshire.gov.uk