* Location: Woking or Spelthorne
Description
This role has a starting salary of £46,399 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week (pro-rata for part-time staff).
North West Surrey are excited to announce they are currently looking for two experienced Senior Occupational Therapists to join their friendly teams. Our vacancies are:
* 1 x full-time position with the Woking Locality Team based at 35 Guildford Road, Quadrant Court, 35 Guildford Road, Woking, GU22 7QQ. (It is our intention to move within the local area to Victoria Gate in Central Woking later this year).
* 1 x full-time position with the Spelthorne Locality Team based at the Ashford Centre, Stanwell Road, Ashford, Middlesex, TW15 3DU (part-time applications are also welcomed for this role).
These roles are hybrid, with a mixture of working in the office and from home, aiming for full-time staff to be in the office 2-3 days per week.
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 dependants leave
* A generous local government salary-related pension
* Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the Team
We are two caring and committed teams serving residents who find themselves in need of drawing on care and support. We work with residents who are over 65 who may need care and support, as well as those 65 and younger who have physical disabilities, illness or sensory impairments. The teams work closely with carers, family members and partner organisations to enable residents to live their best possible lives, without leaving anyone behind.
About the Role
No two days are the same and this diverse role requires professional experience of assessing for major adaptations, specialised equipment and completing moving and handling risk assessments. Our aim is to support our residents to live meaningful lives within the community, the very essence of occupational therapy.
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will conduct holistic assessments of social care needs and planning support across a dedicated caseload. Working closely with families, carers and care workers, you'll play a vital role in supporting people from diverse backgrounds, with a wide range of needs.
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)
* 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.
* Substantial post-qualification professional experience and experience of providing professional supervision.
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, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area.
This job advert will close at 23:59 on 16th March 2025 although applications will be reviewed, and appointments made, on an on-going basis.
Our Values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:
* The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
* The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
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