Occupational Therapist (Part Time)

Occupational Therapist (Part Time)

Permanent, Part Time

£36,101 to £48,622 per annum (FTE)

Location: Harlow / West Essex

Working Style: Community-based worker

This is a part time opportunity for 18.5 hours per week with
flexibility on working pattern. The advertised salary will be pro
rata’d for part time hours.

About the Role

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist
to join our Integrated Neighbourhood team covering North and South Harlow.
There will also be a commitment required to support the West Essex quadrant
as a whole through your robust practice delivery, strong decision making
and with a vision to promote people’s independence and wellbeing utilising
activity and engagement in occupation, through a strength-based approach.

As an Occupational Therapist you will carry out assessments of risk and
deliver therapeutic interventions reached in line with legislative and
organisational standards within the Care Act 2015 (e.g. MCA/DoLs/CHC etc)
and which build resilience and enable independent living for vulnerable
adults. Quality assuring interventions to ensure that vulnerable people
are safeguarded in line with the Council’s statutory obligations, working
with colleagues across the council and in other statutory bodies to do so,
balancing need with financial commitment, positive risk taking and close
working with the community are key to this role.

Why Join Us?

As an Occupational Therapist here at Essex County Council, we ensure that
with us you can focus on occupation, activity, choice and control, and use
a strengths-based approach, along with community assets, to achieve the
person’s goals and aspirations.

What sets our Occupational Therapists apart is the sheer diversity of the
work. Join us and you could find yourself making an impact in housing,
community sector coalition, commissioning, provider quality, organisational
safeguards, mental health or learning disabilities, to name a few.

You will join a knowledgeable and supportive team, who are proud of
creating an inclusive environment where we build each other up. And, with
access to a range of training and development opportunities to empower you
through our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy along with flexible
working options, you can make your career work for you.

Whatever you want to achieve in your social care career, you can do it
here.

Here’s what our OT’s say:

“Some jobs can become a little monotonous over time, but I have never felt
that as a Social Care OT! The job has always been very interesting with a
respectful team and opportunities to progress. The pace of work changes as
well as the types of assessment. I have been here over 5 years and have no
plans to move on. I find ECC social care a progressive organisation which
moves with new ethos and technology.”

"I love the diversity of the role – every case is different, from the
adults we work with, to the environments and the unique challenges that
adults are experiencing. I enjoy problem solving and working together with
the adults, families and different professionals, promoting a holistic
approach for the best possible outcomes for our adults. The Occupational
Therapists in the South OT hub are supportive and encouraging, and there
are frequent opportunities for CPD in lots of different areas, from manual
handling and equipment to mental capacity assessments. I am constantly
learning and developing my knowledge and skills as an Occupational
Therapist - I really enjoy my job!"

What We Offer

We’ll support you to be your best…

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  Training and development to empower you from our award-winning
  Essex Social Care Academy.
  


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  With us you can make your career work for you with flexible
  working options
  


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  With us you can get the support you need with employee wellbeing
  and counselling
  


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  Lease Car scheme
  


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  Free onsite office parking
  


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  Up to £8000 for relocation*
  


• 
  With us you can have peace of mind with life assurance of three
  times annual salary
  


• 
  Payment of professional fees for approved professions
  


• 
  Local Government Pension Scheme. View
  
  Key Facts and
  
  FAQ’s about the LGPS.
  


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  Volunteering leave
  


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  27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service
  

About You

To apply, you’ll need a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, or
equivalent qualification, with current Health and Care Professions Council
(HCPC) registration.

You’ll bring significant experience of Occupational Therapy, modelling good
practice and providing advice and guidance in complex situations. As, as a
subject matter expert in relevant professional practice, you should have a
comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations, and
guidance. With experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family
members, carers, and other multi-agency professionals, we’re looking for
your ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the
local community to provide a supportive framework for vulnerable adults.

You’ll also bring:

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  Evidence of continuing professional development and capability of
  practice in accordance with current professional standards.
  


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  An in-depth understanding of the financial implications of
  commissioned care packages.
  


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  The ability to make clear decisions, to highlight and limit
  potential risks associated with intervention.
  

This role involves travelling around Essex. A driving licence and car - or
the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other
means - is essential.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role
require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update
service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are
kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your
certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible
for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update
service please go to

https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

*T&Cs Apply.

Apply now.

For more information contact Abbie.Mollison@essex.gov.uk

Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all
its employees. More information can be found on

https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward/

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and
volunteers to share this commitment

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Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re
committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under
our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job.
Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments
during the process.

We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet
the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

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to our success.

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