Senior Occupational Therapist

Salary GBP38,223-GBP43,421 Per annum Permanent, 37 hours per week East and Central Lancashire
Pay Award Pending
International Sponsorship - this role is open to international sponsorship
Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a new and exciting challenge? If so, then Lancashire County Council have the post you've been searching for.
You will be working alongside Occupational Therapists, social workers, social care/occupational therapy support officers. The role will involve screening and prioritising referrals, providing advice and sign posting to our community assets and services.
You will also be part of an urgent response service, undertaking home visits and assessments to identify equipment and adaptations within the home to reduce risks and increase independence for people in need of support.
This is a new role, for which you will need the skills and attributes to contribute to the development of the team and provide training to others to foster innovative practice.
For an informal discussion contact Val Knight, County Manager on or email
Closing date: 30 June 2024
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
You must be registered with the Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC).
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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