Job Introduction
We appreciate your interest in working with Bradford Council.
Here in Bradford, great things happen. A vibrant community, innovative businesses, and institutions make up our large, young, and diverse city. At the heart of the North, the district possesses unmatched potential, a growing pipeline of talent and an exceptional quality of life. A thriving urban district with award-winning public realm, but also two-thirds rural, boasting beautiful landscapes, and open spaces on its doorstep; the district offers opportunities for leisure and lifestyle.
A dynamic cultural sector is central to Bradford's vision for social and economic inclusion. There is an impressive cultural heritage in the district as well as a diverse and exciting contemporary offer with world-class writers, filmmakers, musicians, artists, and foodies.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our forward thinking, developing Occupational Therapy department. We have a team of skilled, dedicated, friendly and supportive staff.
We strive to support Bradford Citizens to remain active, independent, and involved with their communities through personalised, strength-based and TEC supported approaches.
Team information:
We have an exciting opportunity as we develop our focus on ensuring Bradford Citizens, who are in receipt of formal care support in their own homes, receive great care with a focus on optimal handling. We are seeking two Occupational Therapists with experience in optimal handling. You would be supported by a team manager and senior practitioner as well as our existing experienced occupational therapists and Moving and Handling specialists.
The aim of these roles is to undertake reviews of formal care provision across our district, particularly our Bradford Citizens who have high-level care needs, as well as reviews following provision of equipment, minor or major adaptations. These reviews will ensure individuals are receiving optimal handled formal care provision to maximise their independence and remain safely at home. This team will work in close partnership and collaboration with our social work colleagues and care providers; to assess individual’s moving and handling needs and identify appropriate risk reduction approaches and optimal level of care provision, through specialist moving and handling guidance, environmental changes and equipment provision. This will be a fast-paced role, candidates will need to be flexible, have excellent communication skills, be confident in undertaking challenging conversations, have a positive approach to risk management and problem solving and a passion for this clinical area.
The successful candidate must possess the following skills:
- Have extensive experience within moving and handling, preferably within a community setting.
- Have HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Have a knowledge and practical understanding of relevant legislation including the Care Act and Moving and Handling legislation.
- Be open to new ideas, flexible and be able to encourage others to adapt to and embrace change.
Employee Offer:
Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf
For further information regarding this post please contact Ele Grimwood, occupational therapy team manager on: ele.grimwood@bradford.gov.uk
This post is not open to international recruitment.
An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.
Interviews will be held on 9th May 2025
Equal Opportunities:
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
