Occupational Therapy Assistant

at  Swindon Borough Council

At Swindon Borough Council, we want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious
vision is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at
their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that
make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making
decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant in Adult Social Care at Swindon Borough Council. You will be part of a busy, supportive multiskilled team of Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Hearing and Vision practitioners, Social Workers and Assistant Care Managers.
As a team we provide support to vulnerable adults who may have a variety of physical or sensory impairments, learning disability or mental health conditions. Whilst also considering the needs of carers within a community setting.

You will use your effective communication skills to undertake strength-based occupational therapy practice with the aim of supporting our clients to live as independently as possible in the community by providing where appropriate suitable equipment, advice and minor and major adaptations. You will be working with and alongside Occupational Therapists.
You will receive formal and informal learning opportunities, support and supervision. As a Swindon Borough Council employee you will have access to a range of staff benefits including a final salary pension scheme, local and national discounts, and free parking near the office in Swindon Town Centre.
The post involves working in a range of settings, therefore a full driver’s licence and access to a car for use at work, or ability to attend site visits is required.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this position.
You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).