Service: Integrated Adult and Community Services

Section: Older People and Hospital Social Work Service

Location: Conwy

Salary: G08: £33,782 - £36,922 per annum

Hours and Basis: 37 Hours per week, permanent

Welsh Language Skills: Desirable

Manager details for informal discussion regarding the post: Sian Wyn Jones, Section Manager, Tel : 01492 577950, Email: [email protected]

An opportunity has arisen for a full time Occupational Therapist within the Older People and Hospital Social Work Team.

The successful candidate will provide high quality occupational therapy interventions in collaboration with Older People who may be in need of care and support and people who have been in hospital alongside their families and carers.

The successful applicant will work within a Community Resource Team setting with a strong focus on outcome based planning and re-ablement.

Applicants should have a professional Occupational Therapy qualification e.g. Post Dip Occupational Therapy or a Degree in Occupational Therapy and must be registered with the HCPC. Ideally applicants will have post qualifying experience in working with Older People, families and carers.

Support will be available through regular formal supervision and day to day informal supervision, Personal Development Reviews and excellent training opportunities.

It is essential that the post holder has the ability to travel throughout the County on a regular basis, often to and from remote locations at short notice.

Due to the nature of the work, it will be necessary to obtain a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Conwy is committed to equality of opportunity and we welcome applications from all sections of our community. There is an option for disabled people to apply on different formats. Please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 for further advice.

Candidates must complete our application form to be considered. CVs by themselves will not be accepted. If you have not received an interview invitation within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.