Working for us at Cornwall County Council is all about making a positive difference to the people of Cornwall.
We are embracing a strengths-based approach and working within a community-led support model that builds on the assets and strengths of both people, families and their local communities. Together, we will focus on prevention, enablement and safety to promote independence and wellbeing. We will ensure that residents, families and communities have the right support in place and at the right time.
We provide a working environment that values professional supervision and offers the right balance between challenge and support. This provides our workforce with what they need to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. We work to ensure that innovation and evidence-based practice underpins what we do.
Main duties of the job
We currently have a Band 6 Occupational Therapist vacancy in the North Cornwall area. As part of the supportive Occupational Therapy Team, you'll focus on preventing, reducing and delaying the need for care and support; providing advice, information, moving and handling assessments, equipment and adaptations to promote independence and wellbeing. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. Full driving licence is essential. About us
Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance while still ensuring that service needs are met. Job responsibilities
As part of the supportive Occupational Therapy Team, you'll focus on preventing, reducing and delaying the need for care and support; providing advice, information, moving and handling assessments, equipment and adaptations to promote independence and wellbeing. Person Specification
Skills needed
You will need to be innovative with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to work well under pressure. Cornwall Council Independence and Wellbeing Service is committed to assisting the Council in meeting the requirements of health and safety legislation and the fulfilment of the Council's legal responsibilities for the health, safety and welfare of its employees and others affected by the Authority's activities. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
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We currently have a Band 6 Occupational Therapist vacancy in the North Cornwall area. As part of the supportive Occupational Therapy Team, you'll focus on preventing, reducing and delaying the need for care and support; providing advice, information, moving and handling assessments, equipment and adaptations to promote independence and wellbeing. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. Full driving licence is essential. About us
Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance while still ensuring that service needs are met. Job responsibilities
As part of the supportive Occupational Therapy Team, you'll focus on preventing, reducing and delaying the need for care and support; providing advice, information, moving and handling assessments, equipment and adaptations to promote independence and wellbeing. Person Specification
Skills needed
You will need to be innovative with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to work well under pressure. Cornwall Council Independence and Wellbeing Service is committed to assisting the Council in meeting the requirements of health and safety legislation and the fulfilment of the Council's legal responsibilities for the health, safety and welfare of its employees and others affected by the Authority's activities. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
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