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Our Lifelong Services Teams have a unique focus, supporting children, young people and adults with lifelong physical disabilities, learning disabilities and autism. We know that a dedicated and strengths-based approach to disability, working in partnership with individuals and their families, can make a positive difference, enabling individuals to live a good life, as defined by them. We believe the best staff get the best outcomes and we're looking to strengthen our teams today.
We provide a working environment that values professional supervision and support. Innovation and evidence-based practice underpins what we do, and we maintain an environment within which our Occupational Therapists can develop and progress in their careers. We are looking for exceptional staff who share our passion for the customer group we support and who can help us to be even better than we are today. If you look for the opportunities when other people see challenges, then we will support you to progress and develop throughout your occupational therapy career.
About The Job
Salary: NJC Grade 9 - Grade 11 £33,945 to £44,428
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Length: Permanent
Location: Various - Western / Worthing / Horsham (*travel to additional areas depending on service requirements)
In this exciting opportunity, you will work as part of a strong and dynamic service, working across the lifespan of disability, helping children, young people, and adults to live independent and productive lives. You will be expected to undertake strengths-based assessments utilizing Occupational Therapy skills and knowledge to develop and implement a plan of support, aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes. The plan may include advice, information, the provision of assistive equipment and recommendations for home adaptation.
You'll be expected to use up to date evidence-based practice to inform your intervention and where appropriate carry out risk assessments and undertake assessments under the appropriate children's or adults' legislation. Maintaining continual professional development (CPD) and sharing best practice with colleagues to deliver positive outcomes for residents in West Sussex is key. Linking people back into their communities, removing barriers to engagement and providing interventions that support resilience and maintain wellbeing is also essential to this role.
Rewards and Benefits
For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.
*For this role a car allowance is available due to the need for travel
Further Information
The reference number for this role is CAFHE04475
For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Hiring Manager
For issues or queries regarding your application please contact .
To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter. In your Cover letter outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills listed as you will be shortlisted on this) 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 people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.
Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.
Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!
