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Occupational Therapist

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Qualified Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care Services - BCP Council

What you can expect to be doing:

The team work in the community with people aged 18 and over who have a long-term health condition, physical disability or mental health needs. We provide holistic assessments and interventions that can include provision of equipment, minor or major adaptations and Moving and Handling assessments to facilitate greater independence and well-being for people, families, and carers.

 

What we’re looking for:

You will need to have a current HCPC professional registration in Occupational Therapy.

We welcome applications from experienced or newly qualified OTs or those returning to practice after a career break or OTs with other specialist knowledge, with transferable skills and who are skilled in relationship/strengths based practice. 

We support and encourage continuous personal development and offer excellent training and mentoring opportunities. 

About the Teams:

The teams have a range of experience including Qualified Occupational Therapists, Qualified Social Workers, newly qualified ASYE Social Workers, Apprentice/Trainee or Students in Occupational Therapy and Social Work and a vast range of experienced non-qualified Social Care staff.

 

What’s in it for me? 

 

At BCP Council, we work hard to attract the best staff and we want to make sure that once you are on board, you are well supported and rewarded for the work you do.

 

We can offer: 

  • Hybrid working options, where the role allows, working in an inclusive office environment and home based. 
  • A comprehensive Induction programme and regular CPD opportunities together with corporate training, support & development opportunities.
  • Local Government pension scheme.
  • Access to BCP benefits scheme which includes thousands of discounts online and on the high street.
  • Discounted lease car options via salary sacrifice.
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • BCP Council also invests in the well-being of staff with an employee assistance program. 

 

Additional Information

Current Vacancy – 37 hours per week based in the Poole Area of BCP Council.

If you have the skills and attributes that we are looking for, we welcome your application.

For further information please contact Team Manager Alison Grant 01202 123090 or Laura Henderson 01202 128070


About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people.  Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline.  We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services.  By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.


Our Benefits

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As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024 or early 2025..

DBS

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.  Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.

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