Occupational Therapist
Salary: £37,035 - £43,693 Per Annum
Job Introduction
About Us
Do you want to help us radically change the way we deliver social care? Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which is enabling us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. We're seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of 'daring to do it differently', as we continue to strive to do better.
In Adult Services, this means we're daring to do adult social care differently by supporting Oxfordshire's residents to stay fit, healthy, and independent in their communities for as long as possible through a strength-based approach. Working with local NHS services, care providers, and community and voluntary groups, we make the most of what each of our strengths are, pulling in the same direction, and united by one shared vision.
This means we keep the people we support at the heart of all that we do. And that works. By listening to people and building on the positives in their lives, we can work collaboratively to help them live the lives they want with the right support around them.
It is something we call the Oxfordshire Way and we can't do it alone - our proactive, positive approach to social care gives everyone the opportunity to make a bigger difference. If we're doing a good job, we don't stand still - we're ambitious and we're always striving to do better; it's in our DNA.
About the Role
These posts are advertised for the Vale Adult Social Care Team. We want to support your flexible working needs and are willing to consider full-time and part-time posts.
We encourage early submission of applications as this advert may close sooner if the position is filled by a successful candidate. Applications are reviewed upon submission, and candidates may be approached for an interview before the closing date.
Our team empowers you to deliver bespoke solutions that support people to achieve their desired goals and outcomes. We do this through our commitment to give you the autonomy to do your role, create new ideas and ways of doing things, with support from our stable leadership team, regular group and 1:1 supervision, and the opportunity to develop and progress across many areas of Adult Social Care. Working for Oxfordshire County Council opens a world of opportunities across various facets of Social Care including leadership, clinic assessment, prison work, seating, moving and handling, and assistive technology.
No day is ever the same in Oxfordshire County Council. Whatever your career aspirations in adult social care, we're here to support and empower you to lead your growth from the front.
We continue to be a financially stable local authority, and our investment in Adult Services has created several vacancies. We are looking for Newly Qualified and Qualified Occupational Therapists to join us and help shape and deliver our teams; it's an exciting time to join!
You will work alongside Occupational Therapists and Social Workers within a locality, hospital setting, or safeguarding team. As part of this team, you will:
* Empower people in the community to identify their strengths and desired outcomes, embracing new ideas and ways of doing things to improve and maintain independence.
* Utilise a strength-based approach to promote people's wellbeing to help them achieve their desired outcomes.
* Support people and carers to ensure their voice is heard through advocacy where necessary.
About You
You are:
* Driven to do things differently to find creative solutions that problem-solve with the person, rather than for the person.
* Willing to take responsibility, a self-leader with the ambition to lead your community in different areas of adult social care.
* Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals' qualities, abilities, and diverse backgrounds.
* Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do, and with your strong communication skills, you work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome.
* Always learning, with an excellent working knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance, and natural entrepreneurial qualities.
* Passionate about following the professional standards of RCOT and HCPC.
Rewards and Benefits
* Up to 33 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays - Option to 'buy' additional days
* Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer contribution of up to 19.9%
* Relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 to cover expenses for newly appointed employees (conditions apply in line with council policy)
* Regular monthly support and supervision, both formal and informal
* Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
* Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, including career progression schemes and training as a Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor, or Adult Mental Health Practitioner.
* Learn more at: Our benefits Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk)
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council, we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith, or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or maternity/family leave. We have staff network groups providing peer support, education, and safe spaces for all.
Additional Information
Are you a passionate qualified Occupational Therapist 'returning' into Adult Social Care? If you are keen to resume practicing but need support to re-register with the HCPC, we would like to hear from you.
Would you like to know more? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Pam Bradshaw at [contact details].
Our Additional Commitments
Guaranteed Interview Schemes: We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria, care leavers who have completed further education and meet the criteria, and apprenticeships for those leaving care without further education. We also guarantee interviews for those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life within three years of leaving service.
Safeguarding: Oxfordshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. All employees, workers, and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Flexible Working: We are open to discussions about flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time, part-time work, job sharing, nine-day fortnights, and annualized hours, depending on role requirements.
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