About The Service
The Community Resource team (CRT) are part of Cardiff Councils Independent Living Services (ILS) who work in partnership with vulnerable adults to support them to live independently at home and connected to their communities.
CRT is a joint service provided by Cardiff Council and Cardiff and Vale University Health Board that aims to support adults, through therapy and/ or home care, to recover or maintain their ability to live independently at home. The service aims to encourage and support people to learn or re-learn skills necessary for daily living, following a period of illness or after a stay in hospital. The reablement support provided by the CRT will help our citizens discover what they are capable of and give them the confidence to do things independently.
About the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cardiff's Independent Living Services Team (ILS) Community Resource Team (CRT) as a Qualified Senior Occupational Therapist Training Officer.
The successful candidate will be responsible for training and support in relation to systems as well as Smart House tours, reconditioning and manual handling training, training guides, forms and documentation of up-to-date specifications and criteria.
As part of the Community Resource Team, where appropriate, train staff to carry out need assessments and agree outcomes with service users and carers.
Provide training to Carers in relation to the provision of the reabled model of care.
What We Are Looking For From You
You must be a dynamic individual who is passionate about promoting independence.
The successful candidate must be able to work to tight deadlines and be very flexible. You have to be able to work on your own and as part of a team.
You will have great communication and organisational skills and the ability to solve problems and offer results-oriented interventions.
The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage.
Additional information
With effect from 1st April 2024, this role attracts a market supplement of £3,000 (full time equivalent). This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.
We are committed to your development and have well-established supervision and Personal Performance and Development schemes, training and CPD programmes (where appropriate), and a Journal club.
It is essential that you have experience of working proactively with clients with physical disabilities and/or older people, hold a full valid driving licence and have use of a vehicle with business insurance.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
This document is available in Welsh / Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg.
Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post.
We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
The interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or if you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please contact: Victoria Llewellyn (Team Manager) or Nicola Rees (Service Manager), Independent Living Services 02920234234.
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