Overview
Our Woking Locality Team are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their friendly team, based in our brand new office at Victoria Gate in Woking. The team work in a hybrid manner, with a mixture of working in the office and from home, aiming for full time staff to be in the office 2-3 days per week.
Main duties of the job
No two days are the same and this diverse role requires professional experience of assessing for major adaptations, specialised equipment and completing moving and handling risk assessments. Our aim is to support our residents to live meaningful lives within the community, the very essence of occupational therapy. We offer regular supervision to all our staff every month, plus we provide informal support from the wider team. The value of occupational therapists is well recognised within our team, which enables us to fully utilise our skills and strengths to achieve positive outcomes, focussing on what is important to the individuals we work with.
About us
We are a caring and committed team serving residents who find themselves in need of drawing on care and support. We work with residents who are over 65 who may need care and support, as well as those 65 and younger who have physical disabilities, illness or sensory impairments. We work closely with carers, family members and partner organisations to enable residents to live their best possible lives, without leaving anyone behind. We are committed to ensuring carers and family members feel supported, given the vital role they perform in the life of those who matter most to them.
Job responsibilities
This role has a starting salary of £42,239 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. This is a full-time position but part-time applications are also welcomed. Our Woking Locality Team are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their friendly team, based in our brand new office at Victoria Gate in Woking. The team work in a hybrid manner, with a mixture of working in the office and from home, aiming for full time staff to be in the office 2-3 days per week. We offer continued CPD and supervision to support you in your role.
“Surrey is a great place to work, offering a competitive salary and a variety of benefits. This is a varied and incredibly rewarding role. As a team we are very supportive with regular supervision and OT specific training on offer to help you with your continued CPD” - Samantha Spanswick, Assistant Team Manager, Woking Locality Team. We would love you to join us as we strive to best support our valued Surrey residents, ensuring no one is left behind. Our Offer to You
* 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.
About the Team
We are a caring and committed team serving residents who need care and support. We work with residents over 65 who may need care and support, as well as those 65 and younger with physical disabilities, illness or sensory impairments. We work closely with carers, family members and partner organisations to enable residents to live their best possible lives, without leaving anyone behind. We are a professional team made up of Social Care and Occupational Therapy Assistants, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists, and we are committed to learning and development at both an individual and team level.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Experience
* Experience of working within a social care, health or community focused multi-disciplinary setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Local Government Reorganisation: Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community.
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have disclosed a disability on your application form and meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. We are committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Expiry
Note: This description does not indicate that the role is closed.
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