Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist (Redeployment 17003)
* Suffolk County Council - Countywide - Hybrid
* 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
* Permanent
A great opportunity to join the Suffolk County Council's Learning Disability and Autism Service as a Senior Practitioner - Occupational Therapist.
You will help us develop the OT (Occupational Therapy) offer for people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism living in Suffolk. Due to the nature of the role and geographical demand, we are anticipating that this will be a countywide role therefore you will need to be willing and able to work flexibly and to travel across the county as required. Whilst we are currently offering a hybrid model, which includes working from home, there will also be the opportunity for you to negotiate your preferred work base from the five offices across the county, to support your work-life balance.
Your role and responsibilities
* Have a passion for improving the lives of adults with learning disabilities and for developing your own skills and those of your colleagues.
* Undertake supervision of Occupational Therapists working within the Learning Disability and Autism Service and provide senior oversight of their case work.
* Be co-located with social work colleagues and work closely in partnership with them, as well as with families, paid carers, and the wider systems that support people.
* Use your specialist skills and understanding of the relationship between the individual, their environment, and their occupations to support people with complex health needs to live well.
* Provide specialist occupational therapy assessments of physical, psychological, and environmental needs within the statutory obligations of the Directorate (undertaking mental capacity assessments where relevant) for people referred to the service, as well as contributing to the core tasks of the team.
* Collaborate with other Occupational Therapists across the service and help develop the service offer, especially in the area of sensory assessment and support.
* Contribute to building and developing a strong Occupational Therapy offer for people with learning disabilities and autism within Suffolk.
You will need
We would want you to use your knowledge to offer interventions to those whose behaviour is described as challenging or distressed. In addition, your input will be particularly valued during times of transition, for example moving from one environment to another or moving from child to adult services. Specifically, we would welcome applications from candidates with a qualification in Sensory Integration or an interest in Sensory Integration Theory and Practice.
The team
We have a stable and experienced senior management team and the Learning Disability and Autism service is currently set up as a corporate transformation programme to ensure delivery of transformation, in line with both national and local objectives. The service is closely aligned with Mental Health; integration with Health is a key priority, as is Transforming Care and the development of a Housing strategy.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility, and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation.
For more information
Please contact James Boutle/ Catherine Score for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 07355 029332 (JB) or 07547714331 (CS) or emailing ***************@suffolk.gov.uk / ************@suffolk.gov.uk
How to apply
1. Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
2. Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
3. Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.
4. Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities, and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs.
* Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days.
* Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits.
* Performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase.
* Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge.
* A variety of career development opportunities across our organisation.
* Diverse and active staff networks.
* Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day.
If you want to know more about our benefits, values, and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
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