Occupational Therapist - Woking

This role has a starting salary ranging from £37,750- £40,146 per annum (pro rata for part time hours), based on a 36 hour working week.

'If you are looking for a role that is varied and incredibly rewarding then Woking Locality Team is a great place to start. As a team we are very supportive with regular supervision and OT specific training on offer to help you with your continued CPD.'

~ Kim Brockwell, Acting Assistant Team Manager (OT specific) at Woking Locality Team.

We currently have the following vacancies based in the Woking Locality Team:

• 1 full-time and 1 part-time, permanent Occupational Therapist

Surrey County Council offers a generous benefits package in addition to competitive salaries for our Occupational Therapy roles:

• 26 days annual leave with the option to also buy additional leave if required (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible / agile working to help with balancing work and home
• Training and Development including a structured Induction Programme and our Senior Readiness Programme
• Relocation assistance of up to £8000 (subject to meeting eligibility criteria)
• Employee Assistance Programme (with a focus on wellbeing)
• Car lease scheme and many more discounted life-style benefits, please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff for more information

About the role

Being an Occupational Therapist in our Woking Locality team will facilitate your development and equip you with a range of skills to enable you to undertake frontline holistic occupational therapy practice within a social care setting.

Our Occupational Therapists have told us that career development is of huge importance to them. One step we have taken to help address this is to develop a 'Senior Readiness Program'. This program is designed to support Occupational Therapists to develop their skills and experience so that they can progress to become Senior Occupational Therapists.

About You

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

• Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience of working within a social care, health or community focused multi-disciplinary setting
• 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
• Knowledge of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care setting.

Applicants must hold a valid Driving Licence to drive in the UK and have access to a car.

At Surrey we work together openly and honestly to provide our residents with an excellent service that is inclusive and respectful of all. We offer a wide range of benefits that allow you to develop within your career without having to sacrifice your work/life balance.

You can read more about our benefits, vision and values on our website by clicking apply.

The closing date for this role is 04/06/2023, although applications will be reviewed, and appointments made, on an on-going basis.

When submitting your application please select your preferred role.

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.

Contact Details

For an informal discussion please contact Kim Brockwell on 01276 800285.

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

Benefits

From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff.

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.