Occupational Therapist - DFF Lanark   £30,366 - £33,213

Job Description

Social Work Resources
Location: Clydesdale Local Office, Council Offices, South Vennel, Lanark, ML11 7JT
Temporary Contract: 6 months You will be working with disabled people of all ages in their own homes, carrying out assessments and arrangements and arranging for the provision of equipment and adaptations in order to optimise function and enhance independence.

Physical Disability and Sensory Impairment are a high priority of this Council who have provided ongoing additional resources to meet the demands of the service.

We will offer you line management by a Senior Occupational Therapist, regular professional supervision and will encourage ongoing professional development

You should be enthusiastic, innovative and be able to work independently.

Delivering a Fairer Future – Under the Council’s positive action programme, applications for this post are particularly encouraged from male applicants.

For further information on “Delivering a Fairer Future” please click here
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

You will be subject to a criminal records check provided through Disclosure Scotland.

This post is subject to Adults at Risk legislation.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/publications/ and click on Code of Practice for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Applications online

For full guidance on how to apply online please click here

Closing date: Friday 10 September 2010

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. In addition we are committed to the Double Tick Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers him / herself to be disabled and who meets the competency requirements for the post.

Job Reference:   SLA2006

Closing Date:     10-Sep-2010

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