Salary: NJC grade 9-11 dependent on experience: £35,235-£45,718
Working Pattern: Full time
Contract Length: Permanent
Location: Chichester
You will work as part of a strong and dynamic Occupational Therapy service. In this role, you will be required to undertake strengths-based assessments applying relevant legislation and utilising Occupational Therapy skills and knowledge to develop and implement a plan of support aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes for people.
You will manage a caseload, collaborating with people and family or friend carers, undertake strengths-based assessments and reviews, identifying eligible needs and personalised outcomes. You will be working within a supportive environment to apply your occupational therapy skills to develop and implement support plans, aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes, including utilising community assets, and ensuring that eligible needs are met. You will be supported with professional supervision and assessment and a workload that is appropriate to your level of professional development.
You will work effectively in partnership with other staff and voluntary agencies and have a good understanding of all the relevant health, voluntary, and private services in the area. You will strive to remain up-to-date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, and codes of conduct as well as Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) professional standards and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (Professional standards for occupational therapy practice, conduct and ethics) to uphold a high-quality, seamless service.
Experience and Skills
*Please refer to the job description relevant to your level of experience for full Key Skills & Qualifications and/or experience information.
Qualifications and/or experience:
* Diploma / BSc Occupational Therapy or recognised equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification.
* Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* Valid, full driving licence.
Further Information
The reference number for this role is CAFHE05479.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to HCPC registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.
West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.
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