Description Do you want to make a real difference to adults who have recently been discharged from hospital and who need ongoing support? If so, join us! At East Sussex County Council, we have a commitment to empowering adults. Our aim is to maximise their independence and help them play a full part in the decisions that affect them. Joining the Eastbourne & Conquest Hospital Community Team, based in Conquest is a chance to change your world and theirs. You will be supported by a team that cares for you, just as much as it cares for our community. You will have a varied caseload, providing social care through an Occupational Therapy lens for adults with ongoing social care needs. This includes investigating safeguarding concerns, carrying out statutory assessments, commissioning support and presenting your reports to panels or in court. You will also work with partner agencies, carers, and families to build networks of support that can help people maintain their independence. We have excellent relationships with local partners and hospital trusts. Together we work collaboratively to serve people who have recently been discharged from hospital back to their home in the community or to a temporary residential setting. We promote the home first model and discharge to assess approach and believe with the appropriate safe level of care clients can maintain their independence and stay at home safely where possible. We work closely with our reablement teams to maximize independence and build confidence and positive outcomes for the adults we work with. Where necessary we work with our local Integrated Commissioning Boards (ICB’s) to ensure the people we serve get access to continuing health care funding. It is important to note that the role will include assessing adults in line with the Care Act which will include recommending referrals for provision of equipment and adaptations to enhance independence and reduce risk. The role will involve collaborative working to support our multi-disciplinary approach. As an Occupational Therapist, you will have a pivotal role in the well-being agenda and inform the interventions needed to meet clients' and carers assessed eligible needs. You will manage and reduce risks, supporting safety in the community. We are looking for candidates who have: Occupational Therapy registration with the HCPC (please include your registration number on your application). Experience working directly with vulnerable adults and their families. Experience completing assessments, using legal frameworks, and creating care plans. Experience and knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005), Deprivation of Liberty safeguards and Care Act 2014 S42 Safeguarding. Experience of Court of Protection work would be an advantage in this role. Training is offered to successful candidates. Please view the j ob description and person specification for more information. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a supporting statement. We will be using your supporting statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. Interviews will take place on 31st October in-person at St Mary’s House in Eastbourne. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you. We will support you to develop the skills you’ll need to manage the challenges of this role within a learning environment, built on a culture of continual professional development. As a qualified Occupational Therapist, you will be required to produce annual competencies. Additionally, you will also need to produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate development of your skills and knowledge to progress though the salary scale at specific points. Hybrid working arrangements are applicable to the role this includes elements of office-based working, client visits and working from home. You will need to demonstrate you can meet the travel requirements of the role. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Harriet Somarib (Practice Manager) on Harriet.Somarib@eastsussex.gov.uk or 07927 700343 For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex.