Salary £40,777 - £46,142 | Full time, 37 hours | Permanent | Short Term Support Service | Fylde & Wyre
We are currently recruiting…
Senior Occupational Therapists with empathy and drive to make a difference, in a dynamic and forward-thinking 'Reablement Therapy Service' contributing to a wide range of service areas including Reablement, Equipment and Adaptations and Moving and Handling.
We need a permanent, full time Occupational Therapist to work in North Lancashire ( Fylde and Wyre) as part of our Adult Services Short Term Support Service, Occupational Therapy team.
L iving Better Lives in Lancashire
This is a hugely exciting time for us. We've launched Living Better Lives in Lancashire – our new strength-based vision for social care.
We're driving forward innovative practice that will make a difference to our communities, and we need Occupational Therapists to help us achieve our vision of supporting people to achieve what they want to, living independently in a place they call their home.
Reablement Teams focus on working closely with our 'Reablement Provider', other Lancashire County Council teams ICAT as well as collaborative working with our local 'Community Health & Social Care' partners to prevent hospital admission and promote independence.
Our values
What's important to us, is that you share our values…
Supportive and Innovative
You'll need a blend of supportive and innovative thinking, coming up with fresh ideas so we can achieve the best outcomes for people.
Empathy
You'll need compassion and empathy to support people, listening to what they need, whilst ensuring they feel valued and respected.
Reasons to Join Us…
We embrace diversity and have a range of support, groups and networks for staff. These include the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.
To Apply
If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat: talent@lancashire.gov.uk
Shortlisting will take place on 3rd February 26.
*Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Occupational Therapy applicants must be registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) to be appointed as an Occupational Therapist or have applied to register with the HCPC.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and you must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
