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This is an exciting opportunity within the Occupational Therapy team to support our local communities as a bank “Occupational Therapy Social Care Worker”. You will work alongside Occupational Therapists to support in the assessment and support of customers known to Adult Social Care. You will work in a strength based, customer focused way to understand the needs of the individual and to develop appropriate support to enable them to live as independently and happily as possible.

Who we are looking for…

We are looking for individuals with experience of Adult Social Care who are able to provide advice and guidance and who has a knowledge of Disabled Facilities Grants, Minor Aids and Adaptations, Care Act eligibility.

A team member who is strength based, holistic, community focused, an individual who is able to explore rehabiliatory, compensatory and adaptive approaches prior to issuing equipment and is able to articulate their reasoning and approach.

You will be good at building positive relationships with partners and colleagues, ensuring the safety of customers and teams, supporting an empowered workforce and  promoting strength based, person centred interventions.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Matthew Beaumont on 07769 301871

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.