Vacancy Details

Description

G07  £24,920 to £26,446 per annum

This post provides an excellent opportunity to work alongside Occupational Therapists in the community in addressing the moving and handling needs of citizens. This is an exciting opportunity to help to shape the future of our Integrated Prevention Service and work closely with Health Services to develop integrated pathways. 

You will be working with all of the care providers, contracts team, health colleagues and informal carers, including family members. You will receive support and supervision from Occupational Therapists who will carry out all initial moving and handling assessments. You will be expected to carry out follow up visits and provide demonstrations and support with moving and handling techniques if so required.

Additional training will be provided to equip you for the role such as People Handling and Risk Assessments. Additional training around single handed care will also be provided.

For further information please contact:

Cressida Travis or Joanna Maddison (OT Team Managers) on 01978 298003 or 298008

An Enhanced DBS is required for this position.

Wrexham Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.