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Assistant Practitioner- Occupational Therapy 72385 SSLE

Norwich

Part Time

Norfolk County Council

Closing Date: 14/11/21

County Hall, Norwich

£24,982 to £27,041 per annum, pro rata

27 hours per week

Permanent Contract

 

A vacancy has arisen for an Assistant Practitioner to specialise in Occupational Therapy in the Southern Locality team.  We have office bases in Dereham Hospital, County Hall and Attleborough and after working predominantly from home we are in the process of moving to hybrid working with some access to offices.  This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who has experience of working in health and/or care roles with an interest in Occupational Therapy.

 

You will join a supportive and friendly team working with people with complex needs living with disability and/or long-term conditions in the community.  We are seeking an Assistant Practitioner to support the work of the locality Occupational Therapists.

 

The role includes carrying out less complex assessments of people’s functional ability and presenting difficulties, using a strengths based and facilitative approach to meeting their needs.  Assessments may be virtual, utilising technology when available and appropriate or visiting people in their home environment.  It could also lead to sign posting and liaising with other agencies and/or providing low level equipment to maximise independence in everyday activities. You will also be required to keep up to date records on a client record system.

 

You will be supervised on a day-to-day basis by an experienced OT and receive regular supervision and case load management support by the Practice Consultant OT. Training will be provided in equipment provision and minor housing adaptations as required.

 

You will need excellent communication, record keeping and keyboard skills.  Some knowledge of The Care Act and its provision for ‘Prevent, Reduce, Delay’ the need for formal services would be an advantage.

 

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Angela White – Team Manager on 01603 224079 or Katie St John Clarke – Practice Consultant Occupational Therapist on 01953 450774.

 

All our office-based roles are currently working from home as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and when offices re-open your office base will be County Hall, Norwich.  Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.