Directorate: Adult Social Care & All Age Commissioning
Section: Social Care Occupational Therapy Service
Location: Royal Stoke University Hospital
Grade: Level 10
Salary: £39,152 – £41,771 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract type: This is a fixed term post for 12 months
This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.
About us
We are acity of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it’s about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.
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The Role
Are you a passionate and forward‑thinking Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference? We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our innovative Step Up/Step Down Project Team on a 12-month fixed‑term contract.
This exciting role will support individuals accessing a Temporary Night Support Service and/or 24‑Hour Wrap Around Support Service, helping them to remain safely and independently in their own homes. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a service that provides timely, intensive support to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, facilitate safe discharges, and reduce reliance on long‑term care.
Key Responsibilities
- Assessing functional abilities and independence with activities of daily living, such as personal care, mobility, meal preparation, and medication management
- Identifying risks within the home environment and recommending equipment, adaptations, or community support services to mitigate those risks
- Supporting rapid discharge pathways by carrying out timely assessments that would otherwise delay patient discharge
- Providing advice and education to patients, families, and carers to maximise independence and confidence at home
- Collaborating with health and social care professionals to develop holistic, person‑centred discharge plans
- Facilitating access to community rehabilitation services and reablement support where appropriate
- Contributing to admission avoidance by assessing patients at risk of hospitalisation and implementing alternative support arrangements where feasible
About You
- Comprehensive functional assessment skills
- Ability to assess activities of daily living (ADLs) and mobility needs
- Strong risk assessment and risk management capabilities
- Knowledge of discharge planning and community care pathways. Ability to recommend and arrange equipment and minor adaptations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective multidisciplinary team working
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to manage complex cases and prioritise workload in a fast paced environment
What we offer
- A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
- Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes
Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here
For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Vanessa Burgess,Vanessa.Burgess@stoke.gov.uk
Pre-Employment Checks
Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre‑employment checks. These may include:
- Right to Work in the UK
- Proof of address
- Satisfactory references
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
- DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)
The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies.
No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.
Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
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