Occupational Therapist

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled professional to join a busy Community Occupational Therapy team in providing a service to people with a disability. Working in a multidisciplinary environment you will provide Occupational Therapy input to customers and their carers, supporting them towards independence in their own home.,

• We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol.
• We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview.
• We will advise you within reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria. (Normally within 4 weeks)
• We will advise you of meeting the criteria for interview normally within 3 weeks.
• We will advise you if you have been successful or unsuccessful at the interview stage as soon as practically possible.
PVG / Disclosure Scotland The following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria. Where the post you are applying for is considered a Regulated Role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate's first salary payment. Successful candidates who withdraw their application after the check process has started will be invoiced for the cost of the check. In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee's wages following commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by the HR &OD Manager. Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee's final salary.

You should have excellent communication, assessment, analytical and problem-solving skills. You will need to prepare assessments of need and risk and formulate outcome-focussed, evidence-based support plans. As well as having the ability to self-manage a complex caseload you will be expected to support and motivate others. Also, you will be part on the Duty System. You should have a sound knowledge of community care legislation and be able to evidence Continuing Professional Development. Having a driving licence is essential as you will require to travel within East Dunbartonshire. You must have a Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC. The successful candidate will need to undergo Reference, Criminal Records and PVG checks.