Adults Occupational Therapist

The starting salary range for these roles is £36,282 per annum based on a 36-hour working week (pro-rata for part-time hours)

We currently have three permanent posts with the Tandridge locality team based in Oxted.

• 1 x 36 hours per week - starting salary of £36,282 per annum
• 1 x 30 hours per week - starting salary of £30,235 per annum
• 1 x 24 hours per week - starting salary of £24,188 per annum

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist at Surrey, we will put you in the best possible position to assess the social care needs of our service users, providing direct positive intervention to some of our more complex service users and support for their carers.

We know how challenging this role can be but with the mentoring and support from our experienced colleagues, we will enable you to become the best Occupational Therapist you can be!

In your application, we would love to hear about your ...

• Ability to complete person centred and proportionate OT assessments
• Familiarity with moving and handling equipment such as hoists and stand aids
• Knowledge of medical conditions and the likely impact on the individual, carer and family
• Continuing professional development. Applicants must have and maintain current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and adhere to the HCPC standards for conduct, performance and ethics
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

What We Can Offer You!

We offer many great benefits for staff depending on what is important to you! A selection of these include:

• 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 after years' service with the option to purchase more!
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Agile working styles to allow for a positive work life balance
• Training and Development - Readiness Programme, Preceptorship, Structured Induction Programme
• Relocation Bonus
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing tools to support your mental and emotional well-being, including our free confidential Employee Assistance Programme, a range of mental health apps and support for staff in crisis and much more
• Car lease scheme and many more discounted life-style benefits, please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff for more information

At Surrey, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation. Find out more about the values we follow.

This is a rolling advert and applications will be reviewed regularly.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.