Occupational Therapy Assistant - JCR
East Sussex County CouncilBexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex, United Kingdom, South East
Overview
This is a local council role with East Sussex County Council based in Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex, United Kingdom. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Are you ready to help a person with their therapy needs so they can stay independent at home? If the answer is yes, this is the job for you!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Therapy Assistant to join our expanding and developing therapy service in the Bexhill, Hastings and Rother area. With a focus on delivering high standards of care and rehabilitate individuals, you will be responsible for implementing and recording assessments, liaising with other professionals, demonstrate how to use the equipment or follow an exercise programme, order and prescribe required equipment and keep accurate records on databases.
As part of the JCR Team, you will work as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Support Workers.
Joint Community Rehabilitation Service (JCR) is an integrated countywide domiciliary service. It is delivered by Adult Social Care (ASC) and East Sussex Healthcare Trust (ESHT). The JCR team were Highly Commended at the Great British Care Awards.
This is a rewarding role that allows you to see first hand the positive impact working as part of the Therapy Team has in promoting independence, and maximising health and wellbeing in the persons own home.
- Can plan and organise a varied workload for themselves and others
- Have the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people
- Have the ability to provide a professional and caring service
- Have a commitment to professional and personal development
- Can demonstrate how they would meet the travel requirements of the role
Please download the below documents for more information:
- Job Description and Person Specification
- Map - Hastings and Rother
- Working for JCR
To apply for this role, follow the ‘Apply now’ button above to upload your CV with a Supporting Statement. When writing your Supporting Statement be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.
Interviews will be held face to face at Ward B, Bexhill Hospital, Hollier's Hill, BN40 2DZ within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.
If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Donna Warren, Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist on donna.warren@eastsussex.gov.uk
For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex!
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
How this role compares
There are 4,945 council roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 332 of them in South East.
East Sussex County Council has 125 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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How to apply
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