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Hertfordshire (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£25,545 progressing to £28,770
Job Title: Occupational Therapist Assistants
Starting Salary: £25,545 with the opportunity to progress to £28,770 - Pay Increase pending
Hours: Full Time and Part Time hours available
Location: Farnham House, Stevenage, and Apsley, Hemel Hempstead
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Adult Care Services
About the team
The Enablement team are a friendly, supportive, and passionate team, that consists of Occupational Therapist and Community Care Officers. The team works across the county providing enabling therapy interventions to adults over 18. The purpose of these interventions is to meet meaningful and person centred goals around activities of daily living To help people become more independent and work towards their enablement goals. This may include a variety of interventions for example, developing or recovering every day skills, learning new techniques or working on increasing confidence with activities of daily living or by provision of equipment.
About the role
We are a well-established team, and we are excited to have the opportunity to add this new role to the team. We are looking for 3 occupational therapy assistants to work alongside our Occupational Therapist to support people with their enablement goals. Assistants will also provide therapy interventions independently under guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist. You will need to liaise regularly with the qualified therapist regarding therapy interventions and progress. You will report back on progress or negative changes to the person's ability to undertake the session. You will assist in home visits under direction of qualified OT, provide and review appropriate equipment and complete relevant documentation. You will need to be able to provide and receiving complex information which requires empathy and reassurance, communicating where there may be barriers to understanding. You must be able to maintain accurate and timely records of interventions as direct by the OT.
About you
Essential:
1) Communication Skills -effective communication with the people you will be working with their families and health and social care teams. This includes explaining therapy interventions, listening to concerns and documenting progress clearly.
2) Compassion and Patience - Working with individuals who may be facing physical, emotional or cognitive challenges requires empathy understand and the ability to maintain patience during slow progress.
3) Team work and collaboration - working closely with the occupational therapist, other social care and health professionals and carers.
4) Record keeping - Maintain accurate and timely records of interventions, using a variety of IT platforms.
5) Organisational Skills - including time management are required to manage multiple therapy interventions and prioritise your daily schedule to meet team needs.
Desirable:
1) Problem solving ability -Critical thinking to adapt therapy interventions to meet each person's unique needs.
2) Knowledge of medical conditions - understanding of various conditions that affect people we work with enabling better tailored therapy plans.
3) Active listening -paying close attention to feedback and concerns to tailor therapy effectively.
4) Functional assessor - to assess functional needs and determine appropriate equipment improve independence and mobility.
5) Motivational Skills - encouraging and inspiring people to stay committed to their therapy process.
6) Adaptability - people's needs, and progress can vary, and plans may need to change very quickly. Being flexible and willing to adjust therapy techniques Is critical to meet evolving needs and therapeutic goals.
This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 7 job profile. Please locate this via:
Job profiles - Health and social care
To hear more about this opportunity please contact sarah.pender@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.
Interview Date: week commencing 7th of October
Benefits of working for us
How to apply
As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.
Secondment
This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Safeguarding
This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
Starting Salary: £25,545 with the opportunity to progress to £28,770 - Pay Increase pending
Hours: Full Time and Part Time hours available
Location: Farnham House, Stevenage, and Apsley, Hemel Hempstead
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Adult Care Services
About the team
The Enablement team are a friendly, supportive, and passionate team, that consists of Occupational Therapist and Community Care Officers. The team works across the county providing enabling therapy interventions to adults over 18. The purpose of these interventions is to meet meaningful and person centred goals around activities of daily living To help people become more independent and work towards their enablement goals. This may include a variety of interventions for example, developing or recovering every day skills, learning new techniques or working on increasing confidence with activities of daily living or by provision of equipment.
About the role
We are a well-established team, and we are excited to have the opportunity to add this new role to the team. We are looking for 3 occupational therapy assistants to work alongside our Occupational Therapist to support people with their enablement goals. Assistants will also provide therapy interventions independently under guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist. You will need to liaise regularly with the qualified therapist regarding therapy interventions and progress. You will report back on progress or negative changes to the person's ability to undertake the session. You will assist in home visits under direction of qualified OT, provide and review appropriate equipment and complete relevant documentation. You will need to be able to provide and receiving complex information which requires empathy and reassurance, communicating where there may be barriers to understanding. You must be able to maintain accurate and timely records of interventions as direct by the OT.
About you
Essential:
1) Communication Skills -effective communication with the people you will be working with their families and health and social care teams. This includes explaining therapy interventions, listening to concerns and documenting progress clearly.
2) Compassion and Patience - Working with individuals who may be facing physical, emotional or cognitive challenges requires empathy understand and the ability to maintain patience during slow progress.
3) Team work and collaboration - working closely with the occupational therapist, other social care and health professionals and carers.
4) Record keeping - Maintain accurate and timely records of interventions, using a variety of IT platforms.
5) Organisational Skills - including time management are required to manage multiple therapy interventions and prioritise your daily schedule to meet team needs.
Desirable:
1) Problem solving ability -Critical thinking to adapt therapy interventions to meet each person's unique needs.
2) Knowledge of medical conditions - understanding of various conditions that affect people we work with enabling better tailored therapy plans.
3) Active listening -paying close attention to feedback and concerns to tailor therapy effectively.
4) Functional assessor - to assess functional needs and determine appropriate equipment improve independence and mobility.
5) Motivational Skills - encouraging and inspiring people to stay committed to their therapy process.
6) Adaptability - people's needs, and progress can vary, and plans may need to change very quickly. Being flexible and willing to adjust therapy techniques Is critical to meet evolving needs and therapeutic goals.
This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 7 job profile. Please locate this via:
Job profiles - Health and social care
To hear more about this opportunity please contact sarah.pender@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.
Interview Date: week commencing 7th of October
Benefits of working for us
How to apply
As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.
Secondment
This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Safeguarding
This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
Closing date: Sun 29/09/2024 at 01:00
Job reference: HCC26301