We are looking to recruit for the following vacancy:
Clinician
Job Title: Clinician (Occupational Therapist/Nurse/Paramedic/Physiotherapist)
Location: Aberdeen
Salary: £14,040 p.a.
Work Pattern: 15 hours – 2 days per week, overtime on request
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinician to join our team at DriveAbility Scotland.
We are looking for a Clinician who wants to develop their skills and knowledge in client assessments, and support our specialist assessments, which include driving, car seats, technology and powered wheelchairs and scooter assessments.
You will need to bring enthusiasm and have experience of carrying out assessments with children and adults. You will need to be able to write professional reports as these are an important part of our assessments and work with agencies such as the DVLA/Motability/Police. Experience with cognitive testing would also be desirable.
An induction period is provided with further training on the job and ongoing supervision and professional development. There will also be a mandatory post-graduate certificate in Driving Assessment and Outdoor Mobility to be completed within 3 years of employment.
What support will I get?
Our Clinicians change lives. It’s a challenging job and we recognise that to achieve excellent outcomes for children and their families our staff need to feel supported and have opportunities to develop.
As part of our staff group you will have the opportunity for:
- Full induction
- There is a robust supervision and appraisal framework
- Balance – we offer opportunities for flexible working and value the importance of maintaining a good work-life balance for staff wellbeing.
- Connection – we value the importance of connection and professional relationships to continually learn from each other and from the people and families we are working alongside.
- Partnership working – there is a strong commitment to partnership working across Driving Mobility.
To be apply for this role, you must have a current registration with the appropriate professional body and the post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The post holder will need to demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills, including writing complex professional reports. You must be able to travel throughout the region and be physically fit to carry out the assessments.
If you are interested, and would like further information please contact: andrew.swain@drivingmobility.org.uk
To apply please send a covering email and your curriculum vitae to: andrew.swain@drivingmobility.org.uk
Approved Driving Instructor Job Vacancy
Part-time
We are looking to recruit for the following vacancy:
Job Title: Approved Driving Instructor
Location: Aberdeen
Salary: £13,260 p.a.
Work Pattern: 2 days per week (15 hours) and overtime on request
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Approved Driving Instructor to join our team at DriveAbility Scotland.
DriveAbility Scotland are currently recruiting for a qualified Approved Driving Instructor to be involved with assessment and advice for people wishing to drive vehicles with various health problems and disabilities, working in conjunction with Occupational Therapists and an administration team. We are ideally looking for someone with previous experience of working with clients with various neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.
An induction period is provided with further training on the job and ongoing supervision and professional development. There will also be a mandatory post-graduate certificate in Driving Assessment and Outdoor Mobility to be completed within 3 years of employment.
You will need to bring enthusiasm and have experience of carrying out assessments.
What support will I get?
Our assessing teams change lives. It’s a challenging job and we recognise that to achieve excellent outcomes for our clients our staff need to feel supported and have opportunities to develop.
As part of our staff group you will have the opportunity for:
- Full induction
- There is a robust supervision and appraisal framework
- Balance – we offer opportunities for flexible working and value the importance of maintaining a good work-life balance for staff wellbeing.
- Connection – we value the importance of connection and professional relationships to continually learn from each other and from the people and families we are working alongside.
- Partnership working – there is a strong commitment to partnership working across Driving Mobility.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The post holder will need to demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills, including writing complex professional reports. You must be able to travel throughout the region and be physically fit to carry out the assessments.
If you are interested, and would like further information please contact: andrew.swain@drivingmobility.org.uk
To apply please send a covering email and your curriculum vitae to andrew.swain@drivingmobility.org.uk
RDAC – Management Vacancy
We have an exciting opportunity for a new Assessment Manager at RDAC.
Please see the job description below for full details.
RDAC Assessment Manager Job Description 2023
If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please feel free to contact Sean Barratt, confidentially, either by email (sbarratt@rdac.co.uk) or phone (07966301920).
The closing date for applications is Friday 24th November. It is planned that interviews will take place week commencing 27th November.
Disability Action
Please see link below for ADI vacancies within Disability Action for throughout Northern Ireland.
DriveAbility North West
Vacancy for an Occupational Therapist
Please see details and link below:
- Specialist Occupational Therapist post,
- Part time – Permanent position.
- Job code for this post is: C9835-HA23-267
- post will close at midnight on 5th December 2023
Vacancy for an Administrator
Please see link below: