Overview
Are you passionate about empowering children and young people to thrive in their everyday lives? We're launching an exciting new role within our Strengthening Independence Occupational Therapy service, supporting children and young people aged 0-17 in their homes, schools, and communities.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Children's Occupational Therapist in the Strengthening Independence Service Occupational Therapy Team 0-17 (Countywide). The Countywide Occupational Therapy Service consists of a Service Manager and a team of Senior Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapists (OT) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA). The Strengthening Independence Service is made up of teams of Social Workers working closely with the Occupational Therapy Team, who work together to facilitate care packages, provide equipment, short break and fostering placements, and co-operate with Children in Need and Safeguarding Children Plans.
Work that works for you and us - let\'s talk flexibility! KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county\'s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
Responsibilities
* Impactful Work: Help children and young people develop independence and confidence in real-life settings.
* Variety & Flexibility: Work across home and school environments, tailoring interventions to individual needs.
* Innovative Approach: Be part of a forward-thinking team focused on functional outcomes and family-centred care.
* Professional Growth: Opportunities for training, development, and career progression within a supportive team.
* You will receive day to day support, supervision, and training.
Qualifications
* You must be an experienced Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC.
* A full knowledge of legislation and policies of the provision of services to disabled children/ young people and their carers.
* A good working knowledge of the Disabled Facilities Grant legislation.
* Competent clinical assessment and reasoning skills, effective written and verbal communication.
* The ability to plan, organise and evaluate your workload; be self-motivated, work well in a team and with other professionals and outside agencies.
* This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Occupational Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Role Details
This post is considered by Kent County Council to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Work that works for you and us - let\'s talk flexibility! Kent County Council is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county\'s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
How to apply
Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.
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