Overview
This is an exciting time to join Surrey County Council's Children with Disabilities Occupational Therapy Service as we continually improve outcomes for the children we work with. Working closely with our colleagues in health and education, the Children with Disabilities Service aims to safeguard and promote the welfare and development of children with disabilities, whilst supporting them to be cared for by their families at home. The Children with Disabilities Occupational Therapist (OT) Team includes full and part‑time OTs and several Occupational Therapy Assistants. We work across the whole of Surrey at the moment, but with planned Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), this will potentially become two separate OT teams working in either the East or West Surrey authority when it is created. The team is a part of the wider Children with Disabilities Service, which includes Social Workers.
Role and Responsibilities
* Undertaking complex tasks on cases which includes: OT assessments, supporting rehousing, seating, equipment and moving and handling reviews
* Working with partners in the provision of targeted services
* Participating in duty systems as required
* Supporting the team by ensuring up-to-date knowledge of equipment, new products and theoretical advances
* Review and adjustment of OT equipment
* Contributing to improving practice standards and personal competence through continuous professional development
Qualifications & Experience
* GCSE level of attainment, or equivalent alternative
* Experience of working with children and families
* Understanding of relevant legislation affecting working with children, including the Children Act (1989) and the Children and Families Act 2014
* A commitment to working with children to improve the quality of their lives
* The ability to plan, manage, and prioritise a caseload
* Willingness and ability to work some evenings if required in line with service needs
* Valid driving licence to drive in the UK and willingness to travel across a wide geographical area
Benefits
* Full‑time, permanent role with a starting salary of £33,552 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week
* 26 days' holiday (rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 31 days after 5 years’ service)
* Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
* A generous local government salary related pension
* Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
* An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
* Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
* A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
Commitment to Inclusion
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Additional Information
Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation – Surrey County Council. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long‑term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.
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