Surrey County Council is an ambitious organisation committed to improving outcomes for our most vulnerable residents. We focus on promoting independence and providing health and social care support to help individuals live healthy, active, and fulfilling lives.
The Reablement service supports this mission by assisting people in their own homes to promote wellbeing and independence through skills gain programmes. We are embedding a therapy-led Reablement approach, with a community workforce including Occupational Therapists, Specialist Workers, Team Leaders, Integrated Reablement Workers, and Reablement Assistants. All roles aim to enhance people's lives by working on their strengths and utilizing community networks and local authority services.
About the Role
We are seeking an innovative and passionate Occupational Therapist for our East Surrey Reablement Team. The successful candidate will embed a therapy-led, strengths-based, and holistic approach to short-term care delivery. Responsibilities include conducting holistic assessments, developing person-led skills gain programmes, and collaborating with colleagues and partner agencies to deliver personalized, strength-based interventions that maximize independence at home.
This role offers opportunities to develop supervisory, coaching, and teaching skills with support from Reablement Therapy Leads. You will advise non-qualified staff, newly qualified OTs, students, and Reablement colleagues. We support your personal development through regular supervision, training, staff benefits, and wellbeing options.
Requirements
* Experience with short-term, intermediate care, and goal-focused interventions
* Ability to complete holistic assessments and develop person-led skills gain programmes
* Capacity to work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies
* HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist and relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy
* Valid UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel across a wide geographical area
* Reasonable adjustments available for applicants with disabilities or health conditions
* Willingness to attend meetings outside usual working hours if needed
* Enhanced DBS check and Children's and Adults' Barred List checks
Additional Information
Surrey is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation into new unitary councils by April 2027. This role will transfer to the new council with existing terms and conditions.
Surrey County Council is a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants.
Salary and Benefits
The starting salary is £42,239 per annum for a 36-hour week. Benefits include:
* 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 after 2 years and 31 after 5 years
* Option to buy up to 10 additional days of leave
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
* Paternity, adoption, and dependants leave
* Local government pension scheme
* Lifestyle discounts
* 2 paid volunteering days annually
* Access to a learning and development hub
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