*The starting salary for Senior Occupational Therapist roles is £46,399 per annum, working 36 hours per week. Part time roles are paid at a pro-rata rate.*
We are looking for Senior Occupational Therapists to join one of our friendly teams across Surrey's Adults, Wellbeing, and Health Partnerships Directorate. We currently have vacancies in the following teams:
* Surrey Heath (Camberley)
* Transitions (Countywide, based out of Woking or Reigate)
*Rewards and Benefits*
* 26 days’ holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
* Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
* An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
* Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
* A generous local government salary related pension
* Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
* 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
*About the Role *
You will work alongside a variety of clients who have differing and/or complex needs by using a strength-based approach. Clients may be elderly and frail, experience a learning disability, physical or sensory impairment, or have mental ill health. This diverse role will facilitate your development and equip you with a large range of skills to enable you to undertake frontline holistic occupational therapy practice within a social care setting.
You will have the opportunity to put into practice assessments, such as the moving and handling risk assessments and intervention, with the aim of supporting and empowering our clients to live meaningful lives within the community.
You will work closely with your team members, as well as with other organisations and agencies, to provide an integrated service in order to support vulnerable adults and their carers in a community-based setting. This community-based role requires you to visit clients in their homes, as well as other settings such as residential care and nursing homes.
*Shortlisting Criteria*
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
* Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* Substantial experience of working within a social care, health or community focused multi-disciplinary setting
* Ability to complete person centred and proportionate OT assessments
* Familiarity with moving and handling equipment such as hoists and stand aids
* Knowledge of medical conditions and the likely impact on the individual, carer and family
* Knowledge of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care setting.
Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.
This advert will close on 12th July although applications will be considered on a continuous basis and vacancies will be updated as and when vacancies are filled or become available.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £46,399.00-£49,588.00 per year
Expected hours: 15 – 36 per week
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Occupational Therapist: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* HCPC (required)
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SCC/TP/287909/1284
