Occupational Therapist - 11 Months Fixed Term Contract

Your new role
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced full-time Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic, innovative, and inclusive Occupational Therapy Team at Southend City Council within an 11-month fixed-term contract capacity.

OTs at level 8 assess referrals into the OT team for equipment and adaptations and housing needs, to allow safe management of adults in the community. OT's assess peoples' functional needs in their own homes and set plans and goals alongside the person to help them overcome identified difficulties using a range of advice, signposting, equipment and adaptations. This post is to support delivery of OT housing applications and is an essential role within the housing policy.

What you'll need to succeed
It is essential that you have a qualification in Occupational Therapy (Diploma/Bachelor/Master's degree), registration with the HCPC and a commitment to the standards and ethics of the College of Occupational Therapists.
You will need to be an enthusiastic and passionate occupational therapist who has a range of skills and knowledge which enables you to work effectively with our residents.Skills

• Strong assessment and problem-solving skills
• The ability to develop close working relationships with the community and local services/providers
• Ability to work in a team and engage and participate within each service area.
• Robust clinical reasoning in line with evidence-based practice
• Ability to carry out strength-based and proportionate assessments
• A willingness to learn and develop yourself and bring your ideas to the table

Knowledge

• Robust understanding of the Care Act 2014 and how this applies to your assessment, intervention and outcomes.
• Understanding of Safeguarding within the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Broad knowledge of medical conditions and how they impact the person and their life experience.
• Familiarity with moving and handling practices and legislation
• Understanding of the Social Model of Disability and occupational therapy within a social service setting.

What you'll get in return
We offer our employees a generous leave entitlement from 25 days up to 32 days based on length of service (Continuous service). Southend-on-Sea City Council also offer a range of flexible working and family-friendly leave.

*We also offer paid time off to allow employees to undertake volunteering activities*

Here at Southend-on-Sea City Council we also offer our employees free access to a benefit portal that provides access to wellbeing support and a range of salary sacrifice schemes to help spread the cost of items, including:

• Bicycles, cars, electronics and gym membership.

What you need to do now
If you are a dynamic OT with a flexible approach, this could be just the opportunity you have been looking for. We look forward to hearing from you.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above, so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

If you are interested in this role, please click'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Please note: Applications forthis vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above, so you are advised toapply as soon as you are able to.

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