22 Oct
Lancashire County Council
Lancashire
Salary £25,979 to £ 29,777 per annum | Fixed term, Full time | 37 hours per week | Occupational Therapy North | County Hall |
Pay award pending
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
We are currently recruiting…
Occupational Therapy Support Officers with empathy and the drive to make a difference, finding creative ways to support people to achieve what they want to do and live as independently as possible in a place they call their home.
We need full time Occupational Therapy Support Officers on a temporary 12 month contract to work across Lancashire as part of our Adult Services Community Occupational Therapy Team.
Living Better Lives in Lancashire
This is a hugely exciting time for us. We've launched Living Better Lives in Lancashire – our new strength-based vision for social care.
We're driving forward innovative practice that will make a difference to our communities and we need Occupational Therapy Support Officers (OTSO) to help us achieve our vision of supporting people to achieve what they want to, living independently in a place they call their home.
You will support people to live more independent lives, contributing to a wide range of service areas including equipment and adaptations, moving and handling with a focus on proportionate care, and specialist seating.
Our values
What's important to us, is that you share our values…
Supportive and Innovative
You'll need a blend of supportive and innovative thinking, coming up with fresh ideas so we can achieve the best outcomes for people.
Empathy
You'll need compassion and empathy to support people, listening to what they need, whilst ensuring they feel valued and respected.
Reasons to Join Us…
- Great Annual Leave: We offer up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. You can also purchase additional leave.
- Flexible Working opportunities
- Financial Benefits: Our generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Our relocation reimbursement package to support people who need to move to the area to work with us.
- Training and Development: An excellent induction through our Social Care Academy and ongoing support for your career and professional development.
- Health and Wellbeing: A Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
- Staff Discounts: You'll get access to dozens of discounts through Vivup, our employee benefits partner.
Our scheme covers a car lease scheme, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more.
We embrace diversity and have a range of support, groups and networks for staff. These include the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.
To Apply
If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat, call the team manager for your area
Central Lancs - Kelsie Morton - 01772 534764
East Lancs – Lisa Jones - 01282 470242
North Lancs – Anneli Thomson – 01524 581123
*Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and you must be insured for business use. However,
we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
Job description and person specification
▶️ Occupational Therapy Support officer | Occupational Therapy North | Lancashire, United Kingdom
🖊️ Lancashire County Council
📍 Lancashire