Senior Occupational Therapist

Description

The starting salary for this role is £44,614 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. 

"I joined the Mole Valley Occupational Therapy team 6 years ago as a newly qualified Occupational Therapist. Since joining the team my confidence has grown and I have developed my knowledge and skill base beyond my expectation. The team are incredibly supportive and encouraging! Every day is different working within adult social care, and you never stop learning!" – Sophie Chaffe, Occupational Therapist, Mole Valley

We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Occupational Therapist to join our fantastic Mole Valley Locality team. The team is based in Mole Valley District Council, Dorking. 

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 dependents 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 Team

Our team at Mole Valley comprises a group of skilled Occupational Therapists with a wide range of knowledge and we are proactive in supporting all our staff to develop and progress. Mole Valley is a large locality in the middle of Surrey with a mixture of small towns and rural villages.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced qualified and registered Occupational Therapist. This diverse role requires professional experience of assessing for major adaptations, specialised equipment and completing moving and handling risk assessments, with the aim of supporting and empowering our clients to live meaningful lives within the community, the very essence of occupational therapy.

We offer regular supervision to all our staff every month, plus informal support from all the Occupational Therapists on the team. We welcome occupational therapy students, including those on the Surrey County Council apprenticeship scheme. The value of Occupational Therapists is well recognised within our team, which enables us to fully utilise our skills and strengths to achieve a critical service within the team. We focus on what is important to the individual.

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.
• Working knowledge of Care Act legislation.
• Commitment to your own professional development.
• Experience of assessing for major adaptations, specialised equipment and completing moving and handling risk assessments
• Substantial post-qualification professional experience would also be required and experience of providing professional supervision (support and training to further these skills will be provided).

You will need the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of this role.

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 Christine Sculfor by email at Christine.Sculfor@surreycc.gov.uk or telephone on 01372 833456

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 5th May 2024 with interviews planned for the week commencing 13th May 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. 

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.