Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner

at  Suffolk County Council

• Suffolk County Council - Constantine House, Ipswich, IP1 2DH - Hybrid
• £27,711 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Permanent

A great opportunity to join Suffolk County Council’s Ipswich West Team as a Independence Wellbeing Practitioner, Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) working across the IP1 and IP2 area.

• Would you like to work in an incredibly varied and rewarding role?

• Are you interested in the provision of equipment and minor adaptations?Are you good at problem solving and thinking outside of the box?

YOUR ROLE

• completion of OTA work including but not limited to small aids and equipment, minor and major adaptations
• supporting to reduce OT waiting lists by completing OTA tasks to free up OT’s to complete complex cases
• to support OT/OTA/TA development and learning
• acting as mentors to those undertaking the trusted assessor programme and supporting with upkeep of knowledge
• small equipment clinics to support the waiting lists by inviting customers to a clinic who require small pieces of equipment rather than having to visit them at home
• possible triaging tasks
• working in an integrated way with health colleagues and support health teams as necessary.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

You will develop skills under the guidance of Occupational Therapists supported by the Occupational Therapy Good Practice Guide to assess functional ability with an emphasis on reablement and advise on options for maximising and maintaining independence, including Daily Living Equipment and adaptations, championing use of Assistive Technology, including the Digital Care solutions.
You will be expected to work within budgetary restraints to achieve value for money for customers, carers and the service. You will liaise with other professionals to provide appropriate advice and information and maintain links with a wide range of agencies and voluntary organisations.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don’t meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.