Occupational Therapists

The Community Occupational Therapy team is part of the larger Occupational Therapy team working in Adult Social Care, alongside with our Housing Occupational Therapy team, our Duty Occupational Therapy team and our Children's Occupational Therapy team. Based at The Bluebell Centre and located in Chelmsley Wood, our Community Occupational Therapy Team supports people of all ages to remain safe, independent, and connected within their own homes and communities. The team works closely with individuals, families, carers and partner organisations, delivering strengths-based assessments and interventions that focus on what matters most to people. This includes:

• Moving and handling assessments
• Provision of equipment to add independence and support carer safety
• Recommendations for minor and major adaptations
• Technology Enabled Care solutions
• Promoting independence through a least restrictive and person-centred approach
Our vision is simple: to support people to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible. Reablement Team We are a dynamic multi-disciplinary service playing an important role in delivering on Solihull's Adult Social Care offer to prevent and reduce dependence on care and support services. We consist of an Occupational Therapist Team Manager, Social Workers, Social Care Facilitators, Occupational Therapists and an Occupational Therapy Assistant working with partner care agencies. We support people to regain their independence at home, reduce their packages of care and achieve a good quality of life by achieving their goals. The service is for Solihull residents aged 18 and above. We are seeking creative Occupational Therapists to help us grow this service to meet raising demands and embrace new ways of working for successful outcomes. As an Occupational Therapist in the team, you will be responsible for contributing to Reablement Plans, preparing Therapy Plans, assessing for Equipment of Daily Living, Moving and Handling assessments and plans and working with both Reablement and long-term care providers to demonstrate optimum ways of working to promote independence, dignity, choice and people's personal life choices. What we offer:
• A comprehensive induction and probation program to support your transition into Solihull and provide you with the knowledge and understanding to support your role alongside your current skills and experience.
• Solihull offers you regular supervision, via one-to-ones, informal discussions and peer groups.
• We have a learning culture where there are always opportunities that you can apply for to broaden your skills and knowledge across OT teams and roles, as well with our academy and commissioning teams.
• To aid OT development and progression, maintain learning and keep up to date with practice as part of the role would be expected to complete PE role for students.
• We are innovative including the use of AI to support recording assessments, contacts, meetings and supervision etc.
  
  We offer the opportunity to develop your Occupational Therapy skills within a developing, innovating and supportive team. Whether you are just qualifying, stepping into Adult Social Care for the first time or have previous experience of OT in Social Care we would like to hear from you., A Diploma or BSc in Occupational Therapy recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration (or be in the process of registration)
• Awareness of current relevant legislation
• Good communication skills.
• Awareness of assistive technology, technology enabled care and current IT systems.
• Understanding and experience of the provision of daily living equipment, environmental adaptations and supporting people with moving and handling needs.
• Understanding and experience of working collaboratively across health, social care and partner organisations
This is an essential car user post to meet the demands of the job and there is a contractual requirement that OTs make a suitable vehicle available to ensure they can meet the requirements of the job effectively. Applicants must be able to drive, have a driving license and be a car owner/have access to a suitable vehicle, however for disabled applicants, reasonable adjustments will be made where required., This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer an environment of supportive colleagues and management who recognise the value of OT. This is an opportunity for a passionate and dynamic Occupational Therapists. We also offer:
• A range of flexible working options, including working on a hybrid basis; combining home and office-based working, and community visits.
• Generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase up to 10-days additional leave per year
• A flexitime scheme with up to 24 days per year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - a 24-hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service
• Family and carer friendly policies
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme