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We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
The starting salary for this role is £52,942 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.
This is an 18-month secondment opportunity.
"Having the opportunity to work as an Advanced Practitioner occupational therapist within the learning disabilities and autism team has been such a positive and enabling experience. It has given me the chance to support and develop a specialist OT service, whilst still being able to retain a clinical role, something which has been both challenging and rewarding in equal measures" – Claire Waite Assistant Team Managers, Advanced Practitioner OT
We are excited to be hiring a new Occupational Therapy Assistant Team Manager & Advanced Practitioner to join our fantastic Learning Disability and Autism Team. The team is Countywide and divided into the East and West of Surrey. This vacancy is in the East of Surrey with the office located in Guildford Borough Council. While the role is client facing and will involve visits during the working week, office attendance is essential twice a week for full time applicants following your induction.
Rewards and Benefits
- 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
- 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources.
About the Role
In this role, you will support the Therapy Manager to continue to shape the evolving Learning Disability and Autism Therapy offer for the council. Underpinned with strength-based practice and personalised care there will be opportunities to create standardised pathways with the aim of improving consistent practice and quality of care.
You will line manage and supervise Occupational Therapists and support Surrey's "grow your own" ethos in advocating and supporting staff through the OT Apprenticeship.
Working alongside the wider team you will work collaboratively with stakeholders, specifically our community health partners, to draw on interdependencies and improve the clients journey through services.
The role of the Advanced Practitioner in the team requires you to have a manageable caseload alongside your operational and strategic tasks and to take a leading role in educating the OT team and wider team in the role and value of OT.
Our client group ranges from younger to older adults and have a variety of needs which include; sensory processing difficulties, anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties, motor and perceptual skill difficulties and reduced opportunities of independence within functional life skills.
Your experience within the client group, transferable skills and innovative approach will work towards our aims of improving quality of life and increasing engagement in meaningful occupation of our client group whilst ensuring they are at the centre of their care and support.
We know how challenging working in Social Care can be and as a team we pride ourselves in being supportive. You will have direct line management from an Occupational Therapist (Therapy Manager) who will ensure you are coached and mentored and your well being is paramount.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
- Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with HCPC
- Experience or lived experience with the client group; Learning Disabilities and Autism
- Working knowledge of Care Act legislation including a Safeguarding Adults
- Experience of supervising qualified OT's
- Experience / examples of service change / development / new initiative implementation
- Commitment to your own professional development
Contact us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.
For an informal discussion please contact Mikaela Wall by e-mail at mikaela.wall@surreycc.gov.uk.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 07/07/2024 with interviews planned for 15/07/2024.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Our Values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
- The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
- The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
