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West Sussex County Council

Senior / Occupational Therapist - Lifelong Services

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Job summary

Salary: £33,945 to £44,428

Working Pattern: Full Time

Contract Length: Permanent

Location: Various - Western / Worthing / Horsham

(*travel to additional areas depending on service requirements)

In this exciting opportunity, you will work as part of a strong and dynamic service, working across the lifespan of disability, helping children, young people, and adults to live independent and productive lives. You will be expected to undertake strengths-based assessments utilizing Occupational Therapy skills and knowledge to develop and implement a plan of support, aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes. The plan may include advice, information, the provision of assistive equipment and recommendations for home adaptation.

Main duties of the job

Youll be expected to use up to date evidence-based practice to inform your intervention and where appropriate carry out risk assessments and undertake assessments under the appropriate childrens or adults legislation. Maintaining continual professional development (CPD) and sharing best practice with colleagues to deliver positive outcomes for residents in West Sussex is key. Linking people back into their communities, removing barriers to engagement and providing interventions that support resilience and maintain wellbeing is also essential to this role.

About us

Join us and make a difference in our communities

Our Lifelong Services Teams have a unique focus, supporting children, young people and adults with lifelong physical disabilities, learning disabilities and autism. We know that a dedicated and strengths-based approach to disability, working in partnership with individuals and their families, can make a positive difference, enabling individuals to live a good life, as defined by them. We believe the best staff get the best outcomes and were looking to strengthen our teams today. We provide a working environment that values professional supervision and support. Innovation and evidence-based practice underpins what we do, and we maintain an environment within which our occupational therapists can develop and progress in their careers. We are looking for exceptional staff who share our passion for the customer group we support and who can help us to be even better than we are today. If you look for the opportunities when other people see challenges, then we will support you to progress and develop throughout your occupational therapy career.

Date posted

13 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£33,945 to £44,428 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0052-CAFHE04475

Job locations

West Sussex County Council - Parkside

Madeira Ave

Horsham

West Sussex

RH12 1AB

Bridge House

Barrington Road

Worthing

West Sussex

BN12 4SE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description linked to this job listing for further information including key skill and experience requirements for this position.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description linked to this job listing for further information including key skill and experience requirements for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma / BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification.
Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Experience

Essential

Experience of undertaking clinical functional assessments and of Occupational Therapy intervention planning, implementation and review.
Experience of working as an Occupational Therapist with people with physical disabilities in the community providing appropriate interventions to enable independence at home.
Experience of inter-agency and multi-disciplinary work to support
collaborative working relationships.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma / BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification.
Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Experience

Essential

Experience of undertaking clinical functional assessments and of Occupational Therapy intervention planning, implementation and review.
Experience of working as an Occupational Therapist with people with physical disabilities in the community providing appropriate interventions to enable independence at home.
Experience of inter-agency and multi-disciplinary work to support
collaborative working relationships.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

West Sussex County Council

Address

West Sussex County Council - Parkside

Madeira Ave

Horsham

West Sussex

RH12 1AB

Employer's website

https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Sussex County Council

Address

West Sussex County Council - Parkside

Madeira Ave

Horsham

West Sussex

RH12 1AB

Employer's website

https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)