Senior Occupational Therapist - South Essex

The role will be responsible for supporting adults to develop their abilities to enable them to live as independently as possible. This may include moving and handling assessments, the provision of equipment, environmental assessments adaptations (including major adaption recommendations), functional assessments, liaising with partner colleagues in health and universal services and utilising wider Adult Social Care services. You will be part of a multi-skilled team drawing on your skills as an Occupational Therapist to support and motivate all through educating and modelling good practice. In addition to overseeing complex cases you will support with the delivery of services to defined standards, engaging in initiatives when requested by your manager. There will also be a commitment required to support the South Essex quadrant as a whole through your robust practice delivery, strong decision making and with a vision to promote people's independence and wellbeing utilising activity and engagement in occupation, through a strength-based approach. You will be able to support in a supervisory approach, supporting quality-based practice providing good practice advice that enables the practitioners to develop and learn, utilising your skills as an educator. The Team The team operates within South Essex forming part of a Neighbourhood approach, linking closely with our partners in health, housing and voluntary sector. We work with adults to support independence and maximise potential, and work with people with complex needs and diverse situations. Our team values focussed on early intervention and prevention, and a focus on recovery to support adults to achieve individual outcomes. This includes developing relationships and working closely with partners and building networks and community resilience. At Essex County Council, we believe in redefining the way we approach social care to prioritise flexibility and wellbeing for our dedicated colleagues working on the frontline. We are proud to offer hybrid working, with the expectation to be office based typically 2 days per week. We can also consider flexible working arrangements.

To apply, you'll need a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent qualification, with current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration. You'll bring significant experience of Occupational Therapy in a social care setting, along with evidence of continuing professional development, and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards. You will have experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members and/or carers and other multi-agency professionals and will have experience of mentoring both newly qualified and experienced staff and being a subject matter expert in professional practice. There is a need for attention to detail along with a comprehensive knowledge and up to date understanding of all relevant legislation, including the Care Act, Mental Health Act and Deprivation of Liberty and Court of Protection procedures. This role involves travelling around Essex and beyond. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential.

Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email . Follow us on , , and . Further details can be found on our .

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. What We Offer We'll support you to be your best…

• Training and development to empower you from our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy.
• With us you can make your career work for you with flexible working options
• With us you can get the support you need with employee wellbeing and counselling
• Lease Car scheme and free parking
• Up to £8000 for relocation
• With us you can have peace of mind with life assurance of three times annual salary
• Payment of professional fees for approved professions
• Local Government Pension Scheme. View
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• Volunteering leave (up to 4 days per year)
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to free and confidential information, support, and guidance from a team of highly qualified professionals.
• Employee Networks - communities to support you, connect you and help influence change at ECC