Job Title: Adult Occupational Therapist Starting Salary: £37,035 opportunity to progress to £40,476 per annum (pro rata for part time) £1000 welcome payment, lease car & relocation - terms apply Hours: Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services £1000 welcome payment, relocation package & lease car terms apply About the role As an Adult Care Services occupational therapist, you will hold your own caseload and work in partnership with people living in the community across Hertfordshire. You will undertake a holistic assessment of need to identify person-centred outcomes. We work in an enabling way with people and their families and carers, to promote independence and participation, through meaningful occupation and a strengths-based approach. Across all our services we aim to ensure that people are provided with the right support and advice, and at the right time. Our Adult Care Services Connected Lives practice principles are very much aligned to core occupational therapy values, with the ultimate aim of connecting people to the life that they want to live. We work collaboratively alongside social care colleagues, as well as with our health partners, housing and care providers, and a range of community support services. The role will also include an opportunity to mentor and develop others. About you You will need: A recognised occupational therapy qualification and be registered with The Health and Care Professions Council To ensure practice is consistent with The Royal College of Occupational Therapists' Professional standards for occupational therapy practice, conduct and ethics, and the HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Occupational therapy Knowledge and experience of relevant social care legislation, such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 To be a confident team member with good decision-making skills The ability to work successfully with partners and other agencies A full UK driving licence and regular access to a vehicle for work purposes These are ongoing vacancies and applications will be considered as and when received. For an informal discussion and more information please contact: sheryl.jeramhertfordshire.gov.uk This job role is within the, level job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care Find out more at Occupational therapy jobs in Hertfordshire Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.