Occupational Therapist
Team: COA - Occupational Therapy Team
Job Family: Supporting - CBG9/ CBG10
Salary: Level dependent on experience.
Level 1: £32,441- £35,107 per annum pro rata + Standard MRS £1,000 per annum pro rata
Level 2: £35,992 -£37,536 per annum pro rata + Standard MRS £7,000 per annum pro rata
Hours: 37 hours per week (job shares will be considered)
Location: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month.
Contract Type: Hybrid - Permanent
Closing date: 26th May 2024
Interview date: W/C 3rd June 2024
About the role:
We are searching for dedicated, committed Occupational Therapists to come and join our dedicated team.
The purpose of our Occupational Therapy Services is to have an Occupational Therapist workforce to undertake all statutory interventions, that enable people to live in a family & community environment that maximizes their life opportunities.
The role requires qualified Occupational Therapists who are motivated, dynamic, and caring individuals who are creative and forward thinking. You will complete assessments and reviews within the legislative framework, for people (age 18+) within their own homes, to identify needs for equipment, minor works and major adaptations that enable independence, reduce risk and/or maintain safety for the person and/or carer. We promote a strength-based approach, working with people to achieve their individual goals and outcomes.
Our Offer
We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page
Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process.
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You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies detailed within this Recruitment Pack
Our Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack.
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Wendy Hendricks at Wendy.Hendricks2@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or call on 0300 300 5086
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Safeguarding:
Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.
Central Bedfordshire Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to improving the diversity of our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. Therefore we welcome applications from everyone. In addition we are a Disability Confident employer, we are working to become a Disability Confident leader in our community.
To maintain a fair and consistent approach for applicants, it is Central Bedfordshire Council's policy to only consider applications made via our online application system and we therefore thank you for not submitting your application offline.
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