[Hiring] Occupational Therapist Support Officer @Lancashire County Council

Role Description

This is an incredibly exciting time to join our service. We have launched Living Better Lives in Lancashire, our new strengths-based vision for Adult Social Care. Through this, we are embedding innovative practice that will make a real difference to the lives of people in our communities. We are looking for Occupational Therapist Support Officers to support us to deliver our vision of supporting people to achieve what matters to them, living independently in a place they call home.

Collaboration and co-production are at the heart of what we do. Working alongside partners, community organisations, carers, and most importantly the people we support to shape meaningful and personalised outcomes.

Qualifications

• Supportive and Innovative mindset
• Compassion and empathy to support people
• Ability to listen to what people need
• Ensuring people feel valued and respected

Requirements

• Car required for use in connection with the duties of this post
• Must be insured for business use

Benefits

• Up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season
• Ability to purchase additional leave
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution
• Relocation reimbursement package for those moving to the area
• Excellent induction through our Social Care Academy
• Ongoing support for career and professional development
• Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family
• Access to dozens of discounts through Vivup, covering car lease schemes, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more
• Diversity support groups and networks for staff, including FABEE, Disabled Workers Forum, and LGBTQ+ Employee Network