Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to providing excellent Adult Social Care services to residents. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and are investing in a number of roles, qualified and non-qualified, across our service areas to grow our dynamic, solution focused team.
So, wherever you are in your life, there is something to suit you in Adult Social Care, whether that be meaningful work, feeling valued in your role, career progression, pay progression or a great work life balance, this is where you will find it. If you want to be a part of our welcoming, values driven service and are passionate about being part of a team that can make a real difference for local people, please take a look at the roles we have available.
Organisation
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Location
Chester, Ellesmere Port, Northwich, Winsford
Grade
CWAC NJC - Grade 10
Salary Min
£41,771 per annum
Salary Max
£48,072 per annum
Employment Type
Permanent
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
Occupational Therapist – Right Size Care Team
Are you an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with a passion for promoting independence and improving outcomes for people receiving care and support?
Following successful pilot project, we have had significant investment in our Occupational Therapy workforce and are looking for motivated Occupational Therapists to join our innovative Right-size Care Team. The team has recently been nominated for Social Care Team of the Year at the National Back Exchange Excellence Awards. This exciting role focuses on ensuring people receive the right support, at the right time, in the right way by promoting strength-based practice, proportionate care, rehabilitation, enablement and the effective use of equipment and technology.
Working collaboratively with social workers, care providers, health professionals and families, you will review existing care packages, identify opportunities to maximise independence and reduce unnecessary reliance on formal care where appropriate, while ensuring safety, dignity and person-centred outcomes remain at the heart of every decision.
You will also play a key role in developing the knowledge and confidence of care providers through education, coaching and promoting best practice in moving and handling and Right Size Care principles.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Undertaking holistic Occupational Therapy assessments.
- Reviewing existing care packages using a strengths-based approach.
- Identifying opportunities to promote independence through rehabilitation, equipment and assistive technology.
- Supporting proportionate care and Right Size Care initiatives.
- Working alongside care providers to develop innovative care solutions.
- Providing advice and training relating to moving and handling and safer care delivery.
- Building positive relationships across health and social care partners.
- Monitoring outcomes and demonstrating the impact of Right Size Care.
- Supporting service development and continuous improvement.
About You
You will be:
- A qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC.
- Passionate about promoting independence and enabling people to achieve their goals.
- An excellent communicator with strong presentation and influencing skills.
- Confident challenging traditional models of care using evidence-based practice.
- Experienced in multidisciplinary working.
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and risk management.
- Committed to person-centred, strengths-based practice.
- Flexible, organised and able to manage a varied caseload.
Desirable experience includes:
- Adult Social Care.
- Reablement or rehabilitation services.
- Moving and Handling.
- Assistive Technology.
- Care package reviews.
- Service improvement projects.
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment in a borough where Occupational Therapy has a high profile and is valued and key to the delivery of our Enabling Great Lives Strategy.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Regular high-quality supervision and OT leadership support.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements under our Flexible and Agile Worker Style Policy.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Access to employee wellbeing programmes.
- Local Government Pension Scheme
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Create a positive team culture focused on high-quality outcomes for children and families.
- Leave a lasting legacy by building a service that meets the evolving needs of local communities.
Full Job description and Person specification information is attached with this advert.
For further information please contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk
No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.
Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £13.45 per hour for all contracted hours.
For any technical enquiries please email [email protected] and quote job reference number in all correspondence.
