Occupational Therapist

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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 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.

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Apply any time and we will be in touch.

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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 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). 

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.