Job summary Enfield Council has a range of exciting opportunities for qualified Occupational Therapists with our Adult Social care teams. Working alongside Assistant OTs, Social Workers, Social Care assessors and Reablement you will be utilising a strength-based approach to promote independence and well-being. You will work in line with the Care Act to promote service user choice and control in their daily lives while respecting the key elements of the act to ensure service users can continue to have meaningful, autonomous, and self-determined lives. The teams are focused on developing the best outcomes for service users and this is reflected through our desire to promote a seamless service across the adult pathway. Enfield prides itself on its culture of learning, it is a great place to develop your career, you will be assured of a personal development plan, training, and supervisory support. We are open to consideration of rotation between our different teams or alternative ways of working, currently we are using a hybrid working model utilising office and home working options. Main duties of the job You must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. You will have the ability to gather and record information to prioritise queries, resolve problems and signpost to alternative services. You should be highly motivated and skilled in resolving complex, emotionally challenging situations. We expect you to ensure that service users and carers are treated with dignity and respect and are encouraged to fully participate in the assessment process. You will be registered with the HCPC, you will hold a professional OT qualification with post qualifying experience in health and social care including community placements. We are open to applicants from returning to practice and newly qualified applicants. Enfield Council is committed to the highest standards of professional practice and service delivery for our residents. Enfield council is also one of the few local authorities to have a Principal Occupational Therapist in senior management who is in a strategic position and two Heads of Service with an Occupational Therapy background. About us Enfield Council is a local authority in North London and is a borough with much to offer. Our cultural diversity, heritage and tradition, closeness to central London and proximity to open countryside make Enfield an exciting place, to provide excellent services to our residents, we want staff who are innovative and forward thinking with enthusiasm, skills and talent to share our vision in our drive for excellence. Why it's great to work for Enfield Council : An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme(LGPS). Up to 31 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. A blend of remote and office based working. Interest-free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £40,833 to £48,060 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number PEO-001568 Job locations Civic Centre Site Enfield Greater London EN1 3XA Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the supporting documents link for our full Occupational Therapist job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the supporting documents link for our full Occupational Therapist job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered as an Occupational Therapist with the HCPC with Experience of working in a health or social care setting as an Occupational Therapist with a range of adults with different levels of needs and/or an understanding of how their disability or health may impact on their ability to compete daily tasks, including experience of completing assessments and care planning in line with the care act, making use of collaborative support with people in achieving their goals, outcomes and maximisation of their independence through the use of resources such as community resources, assistive technology or equipment and adaptations. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered as an Occupational Therapist with the HCPC with Experience of working in a health or social care setting as an Occupational Therapist with a range of adults with different levels of needs and/or an understanding of how their disability or health may impact on their ability to compete daily tasks, including experience of completing assessments and care planning in line with the care act, making use of collaborative support with people in achieving their goals, outcomes and maximisation of their independence through the use of resources such as community resources, assistive technology or equipment and adaptations. 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 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). Employer details Employer name Enfield Council Address Civic Centre Site Enfield Greater London EN1 3XA Employer's website https://www.enfield.gov.uk/services/jobs-and-careers (Opens in a new tab)