Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Care Direct Plus North

Job summary

Join Our Dynamic Occupational Therapy Team in North Devon!

Are you a passionate and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and forward-thinking team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Care Direct Plus North in Barnstaple!

Why Choose Us?

Our enthusiastic and welcoming team is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of adults across North Devon. Covering a diverse areaincluding vibrant towns, charming villages, and stunning rural communitiesyoull have the chance to work in a truly unique and scenic environment.We work closely with NHS teams, social care services, district councils, housing providers, and equipment suppliers, ensuring a collaborative and holistic approach to care. Our team includes a mix of experienced Band 5 and Band 6 Occupational Therapists, as well as experienced Social Care Assessors, all committed to supporting one another and delivering excellent outcomes.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Assess adults with a range of disabilities and health conditions, enabling them to live as independently and safely as possible.

• Use a strengths-based approach to promote independence, providing advice, equipment, minor and major adaptations, rehousing support, and care recommendations.

• Work collaboratively with our Moving & Handling Review Specialist OT to develop skills in care review and risk management.

• Manage your own diverse and rewarding caseload, providing a person-centred service within the framework of local government policy and legislation.

• Be committed to equality, diversity, and achieving positive outcomes for the people of North Devon.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your skills, work in a stunning location, and be part of a supportive and proactive team, then wed love to hear from you!

Apply today and become part of our amazing team!

About us

What we can offer you

• We are committed to yourcontinuous professional developmentand preceptorship, doing all we can to help you excel in your career and with new and exciting opportunities for career development. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.

• We offer26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years service.

• Recognition of NHS continuous service for contractual annual leave purposes, sick pay entitlement and Maternity/Adoption & Paternity pay entitlement (within DCC T&C)

• Flexible working opportunitiesare available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role please discuss at further at interview)

• Offer an opportunity to enter a generousLocal Government Pension Scheme.

• If you are currently living, working or studying in the UK and are looking to relocate to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions and in exceptional circumstances,relocation supportof up to £10,000, may be available.Visa sponsorshipmay also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply.Please noteAt this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications.