Social Care Practitioner (Occupational Therapy)

Social Care Practitioner for Occupational Therapy. North Team (Clowne based) 18.5 hours permanent.

Do you enjoy working in the community, building relationships to support adults to maximise their independence?

Are you a creative problem solver who can work well on their own initiative and within a team?

If so, Derbyshire County Council Adult Social Care and Health wants to hear from you.  We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Social Care Practitioner for a permanent 18.5-hour contract based in Clowne, covering the North of the County. We have an experienced management team who are committed to providing good support, advice, supervision, and a nurturing team ethos. 

You will be supported in your role by a wider network of Social Care Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Team Coordinators including a dedicated Occupational Therapy service manager and dedicated Occupational Therapy senior practitioners.

As part of our multi-disciplinary Adult Care Team, you will be required to take a strength-based approach to deliver a proportionate, personalised, safe and sustainable response for local adults, their carers, and families.

A positive approach to risk taking, personal resilience and the ability to contribute to inter agency and multi-disciplinary approaches both across the council and in other statutory bodies are key to this role.

Working days: Wednesday and other days to be agreed.

What you’ll bring:

• Have knowledge and/or experience of working within a person centred, holistic and strengths-based way.
• Have knowledge and/or experience in assessing a person’s activities of daily living.
• Have knowledge and/or experience of physical, learning disabilities and/or mental health conditions and the impact on activities of daily living.
• Have knowledge and/or experience of equipment and adaptation solutions.
• Have the ability to manage and prioritise your casework.
• Have good communication skills and the ability to form positive relationships with a wide range of partners, professionals and agencies.
• Have good IT skills, time management skills and be highly motivated.
• Have an understanding of statutory legislation that underpins Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention in adult social care and health.
• Be a reflective practitioner with a commitment to supervision and development working within relevant codes of conduct.
• Have knowledge and/or experience of safeguarding principles and how these are embedded in everyday practice.
• Ability to travel for home visits.

What we offer:

• A supportive and welcoming team who are committed to providing an excellent service.
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Caseload management and regular supervision from experienced OT managers and Senior Practitioners.
• Regular peer support and communities of practice.
• Ongoing training and development
• Developed and positive working relationships with Health Services.
• Generous annual leave in addition to 8 days statutory bank holidays (pro rata)
• Excellent occupational pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing strategy and benefits  
• Employee offers and discounts.
• Mileage allowance.

Please see the attached testimonials to see what other employees think about working for us.

For an informal discussion about these posts please contact stephanie.huddlestone@derbyshire.gov.uk and theresa.bufton@derbyshire.gov.uk