About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant inAdult Social Care at Swindon Borough Council. You will be part of a busy, supportive multiskilled team of Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Hearing and
Vision practitioners, Social Workers and Assistant Care Managers.
As a team we provide support to vulnerable adults who may have a variety of physical orsensory impairments, learning disability or mental health conditions. Whilst also consideringthe needs of carers within a community setting.
Main duties of the job
You will use your effective communication skills to undertake strength-based occupationaltherapy practice with the aim of supporting our clients to live as independently as possiblein the community by providing where appropriate suitable equipment, advice and minor and major adaptations. You will be working with and alongside Occupational Therapists.
You will receive formal and informal learning opportunities, support and supervision. As aSwindon Borough Council employee you will have access to a range of staff benefitsincluding local and national discounts and free parking near the office in Swindon Town Centre.
The post involves working in a range of settings, therefore a full drivers licence and accessto a car for use at work, or ability to attend site visits is required.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this position.
We are not considering applications where there is a requirement to sponsor a work visa for successful applicants
About us
Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because thats who were doing it for the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, youll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. Its all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
You must be fluent in the English language as a requirement of Part 7 of the ImmigrationAct for the effective performance of a customer-facing role.
For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. Its why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, youll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. Well look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, well achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities.
Please note that this position, is subject to Swindon Borough Councils terms and conditions
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see Role Profile for full details.
Undertake strengths-based Occupational Therapy assessments with adults with a range of disabilities, using professional judgement to tailor approaches, identify needs, and promote independence.
Plan, implement, and review interventions including equipment, minor and major adaptations, and support services in line with the Care Act, housing legislation, and local policy.
Complete and support statutory responsibilities, including Mental Capacity Act -MCA- assessments and other relevant assessments, ensuring work is person-centred, evidence-based, recorded accurately, and completed within required timescales.
Manage a varied caseload autonomously within role scope, prioritising work effectively, and recognising when to escalate or refer complex cases to a qualified Occupational Therapist.
Participate in the Occupational Therapy duty rota, contributing to a responsive, timely service, managing urgent contacts, and making defensible decisions under time constraints with support from Occupational Therapists as required.
Work in partnership with carers, families, and wider services, providing information and support, and making best use of community, voluntary, and commissioned services.
Maintain accurate, timely records and demonstrate sound risk awareness, ensuring all practice aligns with organisational policies, professional standards, and statutory requirements.
Supplementary Accountabilities
Take active responsibility for and engage in continuous professional development, including training and reflective practice
Fully engage and prepare for own supervision and appraisal through self-evaluation, ensuring that continual professional development is evidenced.
Seek advice from and refer to other disciplines/professionals as appropriate.
Ensure that Council Policies and Procedures are followed at all times.
Be an ambassador for the Council and the service at all times, always representing the Council positively, professionally and appropriately at meetings with customers, external partners and agencies.
Operate within defined budgets for social care.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Please see Role Profile for full details. NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification/compensatory experience.
Desirable
Understanding of Health & Social care legislation, systems, work practices, guidelines and wider policy context. Experience of working with adults.
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.
Employer details Employer name Swindon Borough Council
Address Wat Tyler House
Princes Street
Swindon
Wilts
SN1 2JG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jobs.swindon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)