Occupational Therapy Support Officer | Full time | Central, Lancashire | Occupational Therapy Central

Salary 27,269 - 31,067 per annum | 37 Hours per week | Fixed term, Full time | Central, Lancashire | Occupational Therapy Central

Lancashire County Council is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Support Officer (OTSO) to join our Community Occupational Therapy team. This role is pivotal in collaborating with professionals and agencies to address the needs of individuals and their carers, promoting independence, enabling recovery, and safeguarding adults.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct functional assessments in partnership with service users, carers, and other agencies.
• Formulate personalized support plans using equipment and adaptations.
• Prioritize and manage a caseload with support from Occupational Therapists and the Team Manager.
• Work with individuals with complex needs, challenging behaviours, or difficult family dynamics.
• Maintain effective records using social care electronic systems.
• Contribute to team working and service development.
• Support new or less-experienced colleagues and contribute to their induction.

Qualifications and Experience:

• GCSE Grade 'C' or equivalent in four subjects including Maths and English.
• Experience in an organization providing care/health services.
• Knowledge of support options, particularly equipment for people with physical disabilities.
• Good communication skills and ability to work within a team.
• disability.

Reasons to Join Us...

• Great Annual Leave: We offer up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. You can also purchase additional leave.
• Flexible Working opportunities
• Financial Benefits: Our generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Our relocation reimbursement package to support people who need to move to the area to work with us.
• Training and Development: An excellent induction through our Social Care Academy and ongoing support for your career and professional development.
• Health and Wellbeing: A Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
• Staff Discounts: You'll get access to dozens of discounts through Vivup, our employee benefits partner. Our scheme covers a car lease scheme, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more.

We embrace diversity and have a range of support, groups and networks for staff. These include the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.

To Apply 

If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat: talent@lancashire.gov.uk

*Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence. 

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. 

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab. 

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and you must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability. 

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