Hertfordshire (Hybrid)
Permanent, Flexible hours, Full time
Enhanced DBS check required
level 10-£35,745 progressing to £39,186, level 11- £40,221 with the opportunity to progress to £44,428 pa
37 hours
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Hertfordshire
Starting Salary: £35,745 with the opportunity to progress to £39,186 pa (pro rata for part-time) - Pay increase pending. Senior post - £40,221 with the opportunity to progress to £44,428 pa (pro rata for part-time) Relocation package, £1,000 welcome payment and lease car (terms apply).
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Permanent and fixed term
Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce
Job Duties:
As an Adult Care Services occupational therapist, you will hold your own caseload and work in partnership with people living in the community across Hertfordshire. You will undertake a holistic assessment of need to identify person-centred outcomes.
We work in an enabling way with people and their families and carers, to promote independence and participation, through meaningful occupation and a strengths-based approach. Across all our services we aim to ensure that people are provided with the right support and advice, and at the right time.
Our Adult Care Services Connected Lives practice principles are very much aligned to core occupational therapy values, with the ultimate aim of connecting people to the life that they want to live
We work collaboratively alongside social care colleagues, as well as with our health partners, housing and care providers, and a range of community support services.
Your role will also include an opportunity to mentor and develop others.
Find out more at Occupational therapy jobs in Hertfordshire
Apply any time and we will be in touch.
If you need to get in touch please contact: rosanna.carden@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Additional Information
Benefits of working for us:
• Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
• Excellent Career Development
• Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
• Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
• Shopping Discounts
• Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes
Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
Safeguarding: Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. For more information Click Here
Fixed Term and/or Secondment: This is a Fixed Term or Secondment vacancy. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the attached Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.
Driving Roles Only: As part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC Sites/Residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. In light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role a DVLA check will be required on appointment.
How to Apply
Please upload your most recent CV ensuring gaps in employment have been addressed. This is an apply any time advert and we will be in touch shortly.
Available documents
Job_Profile_-_HSC10.pdf
Job_Profile_-_HSC11.pdf