Occupational Therapist - Level 1 (CRB)*

Fixed term until 31 March 2014.

To provide Occupational Therapy Support which enables disabled people to maintain or achieve optimum functional ability and independence. To provide advice, support and training to staff and individuals relating to their needs to ensure positive and appropriate outcomes for disabled people.

You will promote and safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults.

The role will undertake specialist OT assessments to determine eligibility, mental capacity, physical capabilities and ongoing needs including for e.g. independent medical assessments (Blue Badge) and re-housing.

You will arrange for the provision of services and equipment in accordance with Council policies and procedures and agreed protocols when working within a multi-disciplinary setting.

You will be involved in individuals, their families and carers in the development of assessment outcomes to determine options available for the customer to determine their desired outcomes.

You will document casework accurately to enable accurate assessments to be made.

Unfortunately we are unable to accept applications from any employees who have recently left Hull City Council under the Early Termination of Employment Scheme. Those that left under this scheme are not eligible for re-employment by the Council for a period of 5 years from the date of leaving.

In order to avoid discrimination, the Council does not accept CVs either on their own or accompanied by a partly completed application form.

Shortlisting: TBC
Interviews: TBC

For an informal discussion please contact Judith Lawtey on 01482 714149.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for vacancies electronically. Alternatively please telephone 01482 300300 for application details. The opening hours are Monday-Friday 8.00am until 7.00pm and Saturday 9.00am until 1.00pm. Please quote the reference number, job title and closing date when requesting an application pack.

If you have not received a reply within 4 weeks of the closing date please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Any offer of employment to the above post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.