Job Introduction
Are you ready to make a real positive impact on another person’s life?
If you are, then you might be well suited to a career in Occupational Therapy. Some experience in health and social care preferred and you must have a desire to make a difference.
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you can make a real difference to a person’s life whether that be in a clinic environment or in the community visiting people in their homes.
East Sussex County Council (ESCC) is working to increase its integrated approach to the delivery of health and social care services. ESCC Occupational Therapy Services is looking for Occupational Therapy Assistants to be part of this process.
The role will include assessing Adults in line with the Care Act. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will have a pivotal role in the well-being agenda and inform the interventions needed to meet clients' and carers assessed eligible needs. You will manage and reduce risks, allowing clients to remain as safe as possible in their own homes, using a reablement approach.
The role will involve using a range of solutions to enhance independence and reduce risk - including daily living equipment, minor housing adaptations and joint working with partner agencies.
We will support you to develop the skills you’ll need to manage the challenges of this role within a learning environment built on a culture of continual professional development.
If you are energetic, self-motivated and committed to working across agencies, as well as strengthening partnerships, particularly with health, and are passionate about developing your career, then we would like to hear from you.
In return we will offer you a comprehensive induction programme, regular supervision and training and development opportunities together with:
1. Hybrid / agile working
2. Staff benefits
To apply for this role please submit a CV and Cover Letter. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.
Closing date: Sunday 16 February 2025 - Interviews will be face to face and take place week beginning 17 February 2025.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Rachael Colborn - Interim Practice Manager on 01273 482777.
‘We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For work that makes a difference
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to this link. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Company Information
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
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