Occupational Therapist

About The JobSalary: £30,095 to £40,578 per annum Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week) Part-time hours can be considered. Contract Length: Permanent Location: Glebelands, Shoreham By Sea Interview Date: TBC (Microsoft Teams)At West Sussex CountyCouncil, what we do changes lives. We are looking for Occupational Therapist or Senior Occupational Therapist to be part of a strong and dynamic team. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to manage complex and sensitive situations.As anOccupational Therapist or Senior Occupational Therapist, you will:Be required to undertake strengths-based assessments as directed by Care Act 2014.You will be expected to use up to date evidence-based practice to inform your intervention and where appropriatecarry out risk assessments and undertake assessments under the Mental capacity Act and/or Deprivation of Liberty safeguards.Maintain continual professional development (CPD) and sharing best practice with colleagues to deliver positive outcomes for residentsin West Sussex is key.Are you resilient, adaptable, and looking for a dynamic position within a supportive service that innovates and grows? If so, take a look at the attached job description and see if you have the skills, qualifications, and experience tobe a Senior Occupational Therapist OR Occupational TherapistExperience and SkillsKey Skills:Experience of working proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate strengths-based assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes(in line with relevant legislation), working in partnership with carers, colleagues, and a variety of external agencies to meet people's outcomes.Experience of applying a risk enablement approach and using evidence-based practice.Experience of analysis andinterpretation of people related information and data to prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision.Experience of contributing to safeguarding enquiries.Ability to supervise and develop the capabilities of unregistered practitioners,and to mentor and coach students and apprentices.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders to provide clear advice and guidance and interventions.Ability to recognise the limits of own accountabilityand responsibility, know when to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision, and to prioritise and organise work and meet agreed performance expectations.Sound and accurate IT skills to ensure effective record keeping, compliant with data protectionand respecting confidentiality.To support your application as a Grade 11 Senior Occupational Therapist:Demonstrable evidence of leadership skills when working in partnership with people, carers, colleagues, and a variety of external agencies in complex situationsto meet people's outcomes.Experience of managing situations with complex and competing risks, utilising a risk enablement approach, and using evidence-based practice.Qualifications and/or experience:Diploma / BSc Occupational Therapy or recognised equivalentOccupational Therapy qualification.Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).Experience of undertaking assessments and intervention planning, implementation, and review by means of creative and pragmatic solutions.Experience of working inpartnership with those who access the service and maintaining a focus on the needs and strengths of the people, and the outcomes they want to achieve, whilst handling conflict and disagreement.Experience of managing risk within a risk enablement approachGood,up-to-date working knowledge of relevant legislation e.g., Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) etc.Valid, full driving licence. DesirableRewards and BenefitsIn addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:26days annual leave + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annuallyAccess to a generous, defined benefit pension schemeA range of flexible working options, depending on your job roleAccess to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) moniesfor training and development linked to Occupational Therapy.Further InformationTo apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young peopleand vulnerable adults. This post is subject to HCPC registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free fromall forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.