Senior Occupational Therapist

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Job Description

| Salary £38,233 - £43,421 Per Annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 Hours Per Week | Lancashire |

Pay Award Pending

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship

Occupational Therapist

Due to service expansion, an opportunity for a permanent position has arisen to join and be part of the County Enablement Service which delivers enablement to adults in receipt of social care in Lancashire to learn new skills and live more independent lives. This service is part of the County Council's Adult Disability Service.

You will provide an outcome-focused assessment service and be responsible for the design and implementation of support plans to develop independence in adults referred to the service. You will be part of the enablement team contribute to the development of the service and work collaboratively with other professionals and key stakeholders. You will provide a professional occupational therapy and enablement service including statutory social care responsibilities.

Full details are in the person specification and job role, this role has a county-wide remit so travel will be required.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

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.

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).

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.

Informal enquires to Nicola Clear Head of Disability Services on 07876844366 or Steve Whelan County Disability Services Manager on 07795541201 or Gill Collins, County Disability Officer on 07778140868.

Closing Date 05/05/24

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

Job Description & Person Specification