Job Details Hours: 35 hours per week Grade: 9A Hourly rate: £23.90 - £25.81 Salary: £43634.06 - £47119.81 per annum Contract Duration: Temporary for six months from the start date Role Purpose We have an exciting opportunity for a temporary Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Social Work and Practice Team within the Cheviot locality, who are committed to delivering high quality services. The post is for a period of six months. We value flexible working and provide a supportive environment where professional growth is encouraged through regular supervision, training, and development opportunities. As part of a multi-agency team, you will play a key role in undertaking a range of occupational therapy assessments and our duty system whilst making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals who need our support. The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge of the tasks associated with Occupational Therapy in locality social work. This role involves carrying out the Council's statutory function of assessment and review, alongside taking a substantial role in the development of our community needs led strategy. Inter-agency working is vital and you will work alongside social work professionals and will liaise closely with colleagues in key organisations such as Health, and third and private sector care providers. Essential Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the relevant professional body, HCPC. A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role. Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Morag McConnell on 01573 227444 Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.