Occupational Therapist

Job title:

Occupational Therapist

Company

Derbyshire County Council

Job description

LocationBuxton Childrens Services Area Office, Kents Bank Road, BuxtonReferenceJOB/24/03939Salary detailsGrade 9 £15,027 – £15,981.48 per annum; Grade 11 £18,669.48 – £20,319 per annumJob termPart TimeAppointment typePermanentHours18 hours and 30 minutes per weekClosing Date17 November 2024🌟Occupational Therapist North West and Dales (High Peak based) 🌟18.5 hours permanentAre you an Occupational Therapist who enjoys working in the community, building relationships to support adults to maximise their independence?Are you a creative problem solver who can work well on their own initiative and within a team?If so, Derbyshire County Council Adult Social Care and Health wants to hear from you. We are seeking to recruit a person centred, professionally qualified and HCPC registered Occupational Therapist for a permanent part-time contract based in the High Peak covering the north west of the County. We have an experienced management team who are committed to good support, advice, supervision, and a nurturing team ethos.You will be supported in your role by a wider network of Occupational Therapists including a dedicated Occupational Therapy service manager and dedicated Occupational Therapy senior practitioners.You will have opportunities to work across a variety of areas including safeguarding, complex health needs, moving and handling, learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge, duty team responses, assistive technology, hospital liaison, housing and major adaptations among others.As part of our multi-disciplinary Adult Care Team, you will be required to take a strength-based approach to deliver a proportionate, personalised, safe and sustainable response for local adults, their carers, and families.A positive approach to risk taking, personal resilience and the ability to contribute to inter agency and multi-disciplinary approaches both across the council and in other statutory bodies are key to this role.Occupational Therapists will be recruited at Grade 9 or 11 depending on knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in the recruitment process.Working with Us 🤝Derbyshire County Council is committed to creating innovative, inclusive, and supportive teams. Alongside a generous benefits package, we offer excellent learning and development opportunities for all employees, ensuring everyone has the chance to grow and progress in their careers. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. 🌍🤝Benefits Package🕒 Flexible Working – We provide flexible working options, including a flexitime policy that allows employees to accrue up to 15 hours of extra working time per month, which can be taken as flexi-leave in addition to annual leave (T&Cs apply). ⏳💼 Pension Scheme – We offer a competitive Local Government pension scheme, available to all employees after three months of service.👶 Childcare Vouchers – We offer childcare vouchers to help parents achieve a better work-life balance, making it easier to manage family commitments.🛒 Exclusive Discounts – All employees can sign up for our ‘Derbyshire Rewards’ platform, offering discounts at hundreds of stores and online retailers, with many offering cashback options.🌍 Environmentally Friendly Travel – As part of our commitment to combating climate change, we offer various green travel benefits, including a cycle-to-work scheme, discounted bus tickets, a car share scheme, and electric car charging points at select locations.💖 Charitable Giving – We support charitable giving by allowing employees to donate directly from their salaries before tax deductions, making it easier to support good causes.🔗 Discover More – For more information on our extensive benefits, please click the link at the bottom of the advert to find out more.Next StepsWe understand that many people may have questions before applying. That’s why we offer informal conversations via telephone or Microsoft Teams to ensure you fully understand the role and can clarify any queries prior to submitting your application. For informal enquiries, please contact Anne Clarke, Service Manager, at , and she will be happy to arrange a call 😊If you’re passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of Derbyshire residents and are ready for this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you!Provisional Interview Date: 28 November 2024Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, clickASCH1Related informationPlease read any attached documents before applying for this jobFile size: 109.33 KBFile size: 109.66 KBFile size: 200.31 KBWe’re a disability confident employerWe warmly encourage applications from disabled people. If online applications are not suitable for you, there are to apply. If you need advice or support with your application, or need the recruitment documents in another format such as audio, easy read, or braille, our is here to help you and can be contacted on 01629 532440Equality and diversityWe recognise the importance of having a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire. We believe this is important because recognising and valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that reflect the needs of everyone in our county. We’re committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us.Advertise your jobs with usDerbyshire County Council advertise jobs on behalf of other organisations, to help reach a wider audience.If you are an organisation interested in advertising with us, please contact our traded recruitment team on 01629 535117 option 1 or by emailing to find out more.Need to contact us?If you have any queries about Derbyshire County Council vacancies, contact our recruitment team on 01629 535118 option 2 or by emailing our .If your query is about a vacancy with a school, please contact them directly.To keep updated on DCC careers and recruitment news follow us on social media

Expected salary

£15027 – 15981.48 per year

Location

High Peak, Derbs

Job date

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 07:30:40 GMT

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