Overview
Occupational Therapist – Location determined on appointment, United Kingdom
Our Benefits
We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…
- A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
- Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme
- Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
- Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
- Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
- Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
- Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network
- Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards
- An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes
Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Prevention and Early Intervention Service, working across Cambridgeshire. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an occupational therapy team that is committed to delivering preventative, strengths-based support to adults within their homes and communities.
The Prevention and Early Intervention Service brings together a range of teams, including Adult Early Help, Reablement, Technology Enabled Care, Sensory Services and Occupational Therapy. Working alongside colleagues across these services, you will help people maximise their independence, build on their existing strengths and access the support they need to live well.
The role is central to our ambition to prevent, reduce and delay the need for ongoing care and support. Through occupational therapy expertise, you will enable people to achieve the outcomes that matter most to them, promoting independence, wellbeing and inclusion while contributing to better outcomes for individuals, communities and the wider health and social care system.
Preceptorship Occupational Therapists will be appointed at a salary of £41,003, rising to £41,958 upon successful completion of the programme and progression into the Occupational Therapist role.
The post is offered on a full-time basis of 37 hours per week.
We have office bases in March, St Ives, Cambridge, Ely and Huntingdon, and the work base may be negotiable depending on service needs. We operate agile working arrangements, and home working can be supported for part of the working week.
For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Rebecca Marr – Team Manager on 01480 373276.
Interviews are planned for Thursday the 08th of October.
Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Cambridgeshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.
We also recognise continuous service and will honour annual leave entitlement for staff joining us from other local authorities or NHS organisations in line with our policy.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which we believe is beneficial for our employees, the organisation, and the communities we serve.
About you
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Occupational Therapist who is committed to supporting adults to maximise their independence, achieve their goals and live well within their communities. You will be a proactive practitioner with strong assessment, problem-solving and communication skills, able to build positive relationships with individuals, families, colleagues and partner organisations.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Hold a degree or recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
- Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Have a sound understanding of occupational therapy practice and a commitment to strengths-based, person-centred approaches.
- Be able to undertake assessments, identify practical solutions and manage a varied workload.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and collaborative working skills.
- Be confident working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Have good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
- Be willing and able to travel across Cambridgeshire as required, with access to a vehicle.
We welcome applications from experienced Occupational Therapists as well as newly qualified practitioners. If you are newly qualified, or have limited experience within social care, you may be interested in our Occupational Therapy Preceptorship Programme.
This enhanced 12-month programme is designed to support the transition from student Occupational Therapist to autonomous practitioner, providing tailored development opportunities, structured support and professional guidance to build confidence and competence in practice.
For more information about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
About us
Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.
Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.
http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers
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