Occupational Therapist - SBO08286

We are looking for a permanent Occupational Therapist who is keen to work within an Adult Social Work and Practice Team which is made up of a Team Leader, Assistant Team Leader, Social Worker's, Nurse's, Paraprofessional's, Occupational Therapist's, an Occupational Therapy Assistant and Council Officer's. We also have strong administrative support which positively contributes to the management of our workload.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with people who experience physical disability, mental illness, intellectual disability, and any other related diagnosis that may impact on their activities of daily living. As part of this role, you will be responsible for the case management of your allocated work and for contributing to the completion of Adult Support and Protection investigations, until full training has been completed where you will then act as a Council Officer. In this role we have a strong team approach and believe firmly in partnership working with our citizens, their support network, and all partner agencies.

You will have a varied caseload and may take part in a duty rota, where required. The local authority is going through an exciting digital transformation, and they recognise the need to streamline our administrative duties to help create a more modern approach to recording and assessment. Therefore, all staff are provided with a smartphone, iPad and laptop to support this innovative approach to practice.

Scottish Borders Council strongly promote a flexible working approach with a balance between working from home and the office, which is based in Hawick. We also have access to Poolcars that are managed by our fleet management team. After a period of 6 months, we are also supportive of compressed hours being consider over a 4-day week, if this is something that you believe will support a better work-life-balance. The arrangements for this will be agreed between you and your line manager.

We are an organisation who cares about you and your development, we offer regular internal and external training opportunities to help enhance your skills and support the retention of our staff in the long-term. We offer regular individual and group supervision sessions to ensure you have the opportunity for regular discussion and reflection with your line manager and colleagues.

Why we think you will want to work here:
- To experience the feeling of transformation first-hand as you help people regain the strength to complete activities of daily living and promote their independence.
- We encourage joint working and celebrate each other's achievements. You'll be surrounded by experienced and knowledgeable occupational therapists, assistants and paraprofessionals.
- We're renowned for our innovative approach and ability to manage our waiting lists.
- This role offers a full-time permanent contract and hybrid working opportunities.

Are a registered occupational therapist with a real passion for assessing, planning, reviewing and support individuals.
- Have a working knowledge of the current guidelines, legislation, and policies surround occupational therapy and social work. - Work well in a high footfall, fast-paced environment where autonomous working is prioritised.
- Can demonstrate positive communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to build rapport and relationships with coworkers and service users, can work independently but also as part of a team.
- Are eager to learn and develop your role by attending training, seminars and showcasing your skillset at education days., Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registered with HCPC

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.

• If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.