Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Dorset Council - 37 hrs a week
Occupational Therapist Social Care Locations: Dorset
Your new company
Dorset is looking to expand their community by welcoming enthusiastic qualified social workers to bring variety of new skills and fresh experiences. You will be working as a part of one of the local authority teams, based in both hospital and community settings.This gives you the unique opportunity to choose the team that is more in line with Your profile and experience. Different contract types and working patterns/hours are also available to suit your preferences.
Your new role
You will be completing various assessments of the needs of vulnerable individuals and their families, helping them handle everyday life problems. Depending on Your specific team, you will be responsible for different tasks such as undertaking and writing upassessments, analysing complex information, carrying out inspections, maintaining accurate records.
What you will need to succeed
If You are passionate to improve the health and well-being of people, committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare, and really want to make a difference, this is the job for You. The following skills are key for Your success: Excellent communicationskills, Critical thinking and professional reasoning, Ability to work in stressful and demanding situations, an understanding of diversity and how it affects practice, Ability to co-operate and work well with others, Experience of providing professional reflectivesupervision For social worker roles you will need to have completed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) and be registered with Social Work England.
What you'll get in return
Flexible and remote working options available, creating a healthy work-life balance Close-knit, friendly team with a strong track record in training and career development Lots of training opportunities to enhance Your practice (e.g., regular supervision, buddysupport scheme, personal development plans, good peer support and reflective learning culture) Social Worker: Temp rates from £35 p/h with possibility to extend contract or switch to perm salary after 3 months.
What you need to do now
If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. You can also refer a friend or a colleague and win £250.