Eastbourne (On-Site)
Contract, Full time
£35,252 - £44,428 per annum
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Job introduction
About the role
Are you looking for a role which will value your experience to deliver an outstanding service to clients? If so, join us.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to join our Mental Health Hospital Discharge Countywide team, on a fixed term contract for 12-months. You will work with working age adults (18-70) and older adults (70+) and will be supported by a team that cares for you, just as much as it cares for our community.
You will support effective and timely hospital discharges across East Sussex covering all acute hospitals for people who have been admitted to hospital to seek treatment for their mental health. This is a new enterprise, you will work as part of a remote partnership team with Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust (SPFT) and the voluntary sector together with the Adult to identify safe, creative discharges, placing the Adult at the centre.
You will be collaborating closely with other stakeholders, working together to achieve the utmost discharge plans.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Are a qualified Occupational Therapist and registered with the professional regulatory body
- Can build positive relationships with clients, family members and professionals.
- Is self-motivated
- Is able to meet travel requirements of the role
- Can show a commitment to training and personal development
We ensure our staff have the tools and support they need, these include:
- flexible working practices supported by the latest technology.
- access to expert advice and support from qualified social work managers - including reflective supervision and a complex risk forum.
- evidence-based team learning, group reflective practice, online research tools.
- specialist training in partnership with Brighton University.
Hybrid working arrangements are applicable to the role this includes elements of office-based working, client visits and working from home.
To apply select the ‘Apply now’ button and upload your CV with a covering letter, explaining how you meet the job specification criteria. This job advert might close earlier, then the stipulated closing date if a large volume of applicants is received.
Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams w/c 19 May unless you request an in-person interview. If you are unavailable to attend the allocated interview date/time, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date/time for you.
For an informal discussion, please contact Darlene Sellick (practice manager) by email Darlene.Sellick@eastsussex.gov.uk
Benefits
There are many rewards working for East Sussex County Council, some of these include:
- Generous pension scheme
- Hybrid working
- Access to training
- Lease car scheme (subject to qualifying criteria)
- Access to our extensive wellbeing and wellness training.
For more information about our diverse range of benefits please click on the link provided benefits page.
‘We will support you to provide support for others.'
Additional information
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.
DBS
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Work Permits
We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
Reasonable adjustments
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
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