Senior Occupational Therapist

Your new companyWe are currently working with a fantastic local authority, who are looking for dedicated Senior Occupational Therapists on a full-time permanent basis within their Surrey Heath Locality team. However, they would consider applicants who are looking for a part-time opportunity. With guarantees of a supportive team, excellent training & development opportunities and an agile working environment.Your new roleAs a Senior Occupational Therapist in Surrey Heath Locality team, you will conduct holistic assessments of social care needs and planning support across a dedicated caseload. Working closely with families, carers and care workers, you'll play a vital role in supporting people from diverse backgrounds, with a wide range of needs. What you'll need to succeedTo be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience of working within a social care, health or community focused multi-disciplinary setting
• Ability to complete person centred and proportionate OT assessments
• Familiarity with moving and handling equipment such as hoists and stand aids
• Knowledge of medical conditions and the likely impact on the individual, carer and family
• Knowledge of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care setting.
• Substantial post-qualification professional experience would also be required and experience of providing professional supervision (support and training to further these skills will be provided).
• Driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required.

What you'll get in return

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Training and Development including a structured Induction Programme
• Relocation assistance of up to £8000?(subject to meeting eligibility criteria)

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