Occupational Therapist

The successful candidate will provide high quality occupational therapy interventions in collaboration with Older People who may be in need of care and support and people who have been in hospital alongside their families and carers.

The successful applicant will work within a Community Resource Team setting with a strong focus on outcome based planning and re-ablement.

Applicants should have a professional Occupational Therapy qualification e.g. Post Dip Occupational Therapy or a Degree in Occupational Therapy and must be registered with the HCPC. Ideally applicants will have post qualifying experience in working with Older People, families and carers.

Support will be available through regular formal supervision and day to day informal supervision, Personal Development Reviews and excellent training opportunities.

It is essential that the post holder has the ability to travel throughout the County on a regular basis, often to and from remote locations at short notice.

Due to the nature of the work, it will be necessary to obtain a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working.

Manager details for informal discussion: Iona Williams, Team Manager, 01492 577676, iona.williams@conwy.gov.uk

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other.

We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an 'E' on the Person Specification).

We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage.

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