Senior Occupational Therapist | Occupational Therapy North | Thornton-Cleveleys

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Job Description

Senior Occupational Therapist

|Salary £38,223 -£43,421 per annum | Permanent, Full time | 37 hours per week | Occupational Therapy North | Lancashire, united kingdom

Pay Award Pending

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship

We are currently recruiting...

Occupational Therapists with empathy and the drive to make a difference, finding creative ways to support people to achieve what they want to do and live as independently

as possible in a place they call their home.

We need a permanent, full time Occupational Therapist to work across North Lancashire (Fylde & Wyre area) as part of our Adult Services Community Occupational Therapy

Team.

Living Better Lives in Lancashire

This is a hugely exciting time for us. We've launched Living Better Lives in Lancashire - our new strength-based vision for social care.

We're driving forward innovative practice that will make a difference to our communities and we need Occupational Therapists to help us achieve our vision of supporting people to achieve what they want to, living independently.

You will support people to live more independent lives, contributing to a wide range of service areas including equipment and adaptations, moving and handling with a focus on proportionate care, and specialist seating.

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will undertake supervision and line management of junior staff, whilst balancing the demands of a complex caseload

You will also be required to operate at a high level of autonomy and decision making, as well as taking responsibility for and leading on specific projects.

Our values

What's important to us, is that you share our values...

Supportive and Innovative

You'll need a blend of supportive and innovative thinking, coming up with fresh ideas so we can achieve the best outcomes for people.

Empathy

You'll need compassion and empathy to support people, listening to what they need, whilst ensuring they feel valued and respected.

Reasons to Join Us...

Great Annual Leave: We offer up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. You can also purchase additional leave.

Flexible Working opportunities

Financial Benefits: Our generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Our relocation reimbursement package to support people who need to move to the area to work with us.

Training and Development: An excellent induction through our Social Care Academy and ongoing support for your career and professional development.

Health and Wellbeing: A Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.

Staff Discounts: You'll get access to dozens of discounts through Vivup, our employee benefits partner. Our scheme covers a car lease scheme, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more.

We embrace diversity and have a range of support, groups and networks for staff. These include the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.

To Apply

If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat, call:

Anneli Thomson - North OT Team manager on 01524 581123

Or email anneli.thomson@lancashire.gov.uk

*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.

Shortlisting and interviews to be scheduled

Occupational Therapy applicants must be registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) to be appointed as an Occupational Therapist or have applied to register with the HCPC.

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 will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and you must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

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.

Job description and person specification

Closing date - 24/11/2024

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates