Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist (Adults)
We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist who is registered with HCPC to join our team. The role includes:
* Motivating and leading a team of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
* Collaborating and developing partnerships with others.
* Ensuring practice is within national and local policies and procedures.
* Supporting service and strategic managers to drive change, thinking creatively and showcasing the value of the occupational therapy profession.
* Allocating cases and supporting others with case management to ensure timely, high-quality, occupational-focused interventions.
We've established smaller community-based teams that will integrate and engage with their local neighbourhoods. These groups are complemented by specialised teams such as Mental Health Social Care, Learning Disabilities, and Adult Safeguarding.
You will collaborate with fellow Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapists and social workers, and receive support from Service Managers, all while operating within multidisciplinary teams.
To be successful in the role you will:
* Have access to/use of a vehicle, which is an essential requirement for this role.
* Have knowledge and understanding of Social Care practice.
* Be solution-focused to support people to be and remain independent.
* Be passionate about advocating for others.
* Be encouraged to express your own ideas.
This is a Grade 9 post with a current salary of £40,476 to £44,711 per annum. Appointments are normally made at the bottom of the salary scale.
At Somerset Council, we work hard to attract the best staff and ensure that once you are on board, you are well supported and rewarded for the work you do. Benefits include:
* 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to request to buy up to 2 weeks additional annual leave pro rata.
* Hybrid working options where the role allows.
* A clear career pathway with apprenticeships, professional, leadership and academic programmes, regular CPD opportunities, and a corporate coaching and mentoring scheme.
* Ongoing support & development opportunities – regular CPD events arranged and delivered by our dedicated Adult Social Care Learning and Development team.
* Employee support networks that acknowledge and celebrate the richness of diversity and equality within our workforce.
* Guaranteed Interview Schemes – Disability Confident, Veterans, Care Leavers.
* Employee assistance and support offering a variety of wellbeing services and events.
* Relocation of up to £8,000, subject to meeting eligibility requirements.
We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our teams.
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early if we have received a sufficient number of applications, so don't delay, apply today!
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