Occupational Therapist | Full time, Permanent | Short Term Service | Skelmersdale, West Lancashire

Salary 35,235 - 39,513 Per annum | Full time, Permanent | Short Term Service | Skelmersdale, West Lancashire

We are currently recruiting... Occupational Therapist, with empathy and the drive to make a difference, finding creative ways to support people to achieve what they want to and live as independently as possible in a place they call their home. We need a permanent, full time, Occupational Therapist to work across Lancashire as part of our Adult Services Short Term Support Service located in West Lancashire .

Role: Permanent, Full-Time Occupational TherapistLocation: West Lancashire (Skelmersdale)Schedule: 7-day contract, covering 1 in every 4 weekends and bank holidays on a rota basisLiving Better Lives in Lancashire This is a hugely exciting time for us. We've launched Living Better Lives in Lancashire our new strength-based vision for social care. We're driving forward innovative practice that will make a difference to our communities and we need Occupational Therapists to help us achieve our vision of supporting people to achieve what they want to, living independently in a place they call their home. Working collaboratively with social work colleagues and care providers, plus NHS and other partners you will develop and coach a reenabling approach and/or longer-term compensatory adaptations for people leaving hospital or avoiding admission.

You are resilient, empathetic, and show compassion. You work together with people to plan and help them achieve their goals. A critical thinker, you will gather information and manage risks. You will carry out high quality holistic face-to-face Occupational Therapy assessments, aiming to maximise people's function and quality of life. This includes setting and reviewing therapeutic goals and supporting to create person centred robust proportionate support plans.

Our values What's important to us, is that you share our values... Supportive and Innovative You'll need a blend of supportive and innovative thinking, coming up with fresh ideas so we can achieve the best outcomes for people. Empathy You'll need compassion and empathy to support people, listening to what they need, whilst ensuring they feel valued and respected. 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, email: talent@lancashire.gov.uk

Please ensure you upload and attach your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for an interview without this evidence.We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. Occupational Therapy applicants must be registered with Health and care professional council (HCPC) to practice and be appointed. 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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