Occupational Therapist/ Senior Occupational Therapist

About The Job

Salary: NJC grade 10-11 dependent on experience: £38,626-£45,718
Working Pattern: Full time
Contract Length: Permanent
Location: Although this is a Countywide team we take in to account people's office base where possible when allocating cases where possible and an office base of Horsham or Worthing is available for this role. Business mileage can be claimed for travel.

In this exciting opportunity, you will work as part of a strong and dynamic service, working across the lifespan of disability, helping children, young people, and adults to live independent and productive lives. You will be expected to undertake strengths-based assessments utilizing Occupational Therapy skills and knowledge to develop and implement a plan of support, aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes. The plan may include advice, information, the provision of assistive equipment and recommendations for home adaptation.

You'll be expected to use up to date evidence-based practice to inform your intervention and where appropriate carry out risk assessments and undertake assessments under the appropriate children's or adults' legislation. Maintaining continual professional development (CPD) and sharing best practice with colleagues to deliver positive outcomes for residents in West Sussex is key.
Linking people back into their communities, removing barriers to engagement and providing interventions that support resilience and maintain wellbeing is also essential to this role.

Experience and Skills

Please refer to the relevant attached job description for your level of experience for key skill and qualification and / or experience information.

Qualifications and/or experience required includes:

* Diploma / BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification.
* Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Rewards and Benefits

For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.

Further Information

The reference number for this role is CAFHE05482.

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Lucy Hughes (Team Manager. Lifelong Services Occupational Therapy Team) at or 03302228016

For issues or queries regarding your application please contact .

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to HCPC registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.

West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.

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