ABOUT YOU

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic occupational therapist with a proven background in moving and handling and single-handed care.
Working as an independent practitioner, you will assess and advise people, and their carers, who have moving and handling needs. The role includes coordinating work with a fellow moving & handling OT, ensuring and promoting safe, evidence-based practice.
This role is within our supportive and friendly adult social care occupational therapy team. You will have regular supervision, and opportunities for peer supervision and further training.
This role is hybrid, working flexibly across bases (The Hollies- Midsomer Norton, Keynsham Civic Centre, and Cleeve Court- Bath) and working from home.
The role is part time, 22 hours, Wednesday to Friday, (office hours).
What We Offer:
We have good links with our Community Stores and Equipment OT. We offer regular moving and handling training and visits from reps to demonstrate moving and handling equipment.
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to join a vibrant and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to progress your rewarding career with B&NES Council!
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Alison Thomas by email on alison_thomas9@bathnes.gov.uk and phone 01225 394560.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Key Tasks:
Carry out moving and handling risk assessments and occupational therapy assessments
Formulate moving and handling plans.
Arrange provision of equipment and demonstrate its use.
Carry out postural and seating assessments.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS FOR THE ROLE. THEREFORE, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.

Please note the Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register. This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role, they will be interviewed before any shortlisting or interviewing of external candidates.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.