Occupational Therapist – South East Locality Office

Job Description

Occupational Therapist – Fixed Term until 23/06/2027

South East Locality

Salary: £40,501 – £47,639, Hours: 36 per week

We are looking for a full time Occupational Therapist to join the South East Community Occupational Therapy team. Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist skilled in assessment and care management? Do you enjoy supporting people in the community and helping them find solutions to living safely and independently at home? If so, we think you could join our supportive team in the South East Locality.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and good conversations with people living in the community.
• Work alongside Social Workers, Community Care Assistants and Health Professionals to promote a multi disciplinary approach to living well at home.
• Promote and facilitate good manual handling practice, including risk assessment and providing care plans.
• Assess for, prescribe and review the provision of equipment, minor and major adaptations and supportive services in accordance with good practice and Council policies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Approved for the PVG Scheme or required to undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
• Provide an Overseas Criminal Record Check if spent a continuous period of 3 months or more abroad in the last 5 years.
• Compliance with preliminary checks will be required for a conditional offer.

Inclusive Workforce

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.