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About the role
We're looking for an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Community Therapy Service, supporting adults to maximise their independence, wellbeing and quality of life. In this rewarding role, you'll work directly with people in their homes and communities, carrying out specialist assessments, developing tailored interventions, recommending equipment and adaptations, and helping individuals remain safe, independent and connected to the things that matter most to them.
What will you be doing?
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Manage a caseload of customers with primarily physical disabilities.
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Undertake specialist occupational therapy assessments and develop person-centred action plans.
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Complete risk assessments and implement appropriate interventions.
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Support the ongoing development and delivery of the Community Therapy Service.
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Supervise and support staff, contributing to the effective functioning of the team.
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Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, Reablement Support Workers, providers, and partner organisations.
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Deliver training and guidance to care providers and other stakeholders.
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Contribute to service improvement initiatives and best practice development.
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A supportive and collaborative team environment.
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Opportunities for professional development and specialist training.
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The chance to make a meaningful difference to people's lives within the community.
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A varied and rewarding role with opportunities to develop leadership and supervisory skills.
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Monday to Thursday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
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Friday: 8:30am to 4:00pm
Please note that these hours are indicative, and flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the service.
About you
Make a real difference in your community.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll collaborate with health and social care professionals, support and mentor colleagues, and contribute to the ongoing development of a high-quality, person-centred service.
You will be a qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration and substantial experience within adult community services. You'll have a strong background in supporting adults with complex, chronic and deteriorating physical conditions, alongside experience in reablement, rehabilitation and short-term, goal-focused interventions.
Confident in undertaking assessments of people, and will have experience recommending specialist equipment and minor and major adaptations to support independence. You'll also have the ability to supervise and develop therapy support staff, while demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with residents, families and partner organisations.
A sound understanding of the Care Act, Health and Safety legislation and Occupational Therapy best practice is essential, along with a commitment to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, or suitable transport, is required to travel throughout Northamptonshire.
In addition, we'd welcome candidates who have experience teaching, coaching or training health and social care professionals, as well as those who have been involved in research, audit activity, service improvement projects, conferences or professional therapy groups. Experience contributing to the development of services and driving quality improvements would be highly valued, helping us continue to enhance outcomes for residents and deliver an innovative, high-quality community therapy service.
Unfortunately, West Northamptonshire Council is unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including Children and Adults Barred List checks. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so early applications are encouraged
About us
At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.
Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.
We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner
The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.
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Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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