Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist North West and Dales (High Peak based)

18.5 hours permanent

Are you an Occupational Therapist who enjoys working in the community, building relationships to support adults to maximise their independence?

Are you a creative problem solver who can work well on their own initiative and within a team?

If so, Derbyshire County Council Adult Social Care and Health wants to hear from you. We are seeking to recruit a person centred, professionally qualified and HCPC registered Occupational Therapist for a permanent part-time contract based in the High Peak covering the north west of the County. We have an experienced management team who are committed to good support, advice, supervision, and a nurturing team ethos.

You will be supported in your role by a wider network of Occupational Therapists including a dedicated Occupational Therapy service manager and dedicated Occupational Therapy senior practitioners.

You will have opportunities to work across a variety of areas including safeguarding, complex health needs, moving and handling, learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge, duty team responses, assistive technology, hospital liaison, housing and major adaptations among others.

As part of our multi-disciplinary Adult Care Team, you will be required to take a strength-based approach to deliver a proportionate, personalised, safe and sustainable response for local adults, their carers, and families.

A positive approach to risk taking, personal resilience and the ability to contribute to inter agency and multi-disciplinary approaches both across the council and in other statutory bodies are key to this role.

Occupational Therapists will be recruited at Grade 9 or 11 depending on knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in the recruitment process.

Working with Us

Derbyshire County Council is committed to creating innovative, inclusive, and supportive teams. Alongside a generous benefits package, we offer excellent learning and development opportunities for all employees, ensuring everyone has the chance to grow and progress in their careers. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups.

Benefits Package

Flexible Working - We provide flexible working options, including a flexitime policy that allows employees to accrue up to 15 hours of extra working time per month, which can be taken as flexi-leave in addition to annual leave (T&Cs apply). ⏳

Pension Scheme - We offer a competitive Local Government pension scheme, available to all employees after three months of service.

Childcare Vouchers - We offer childcare vouchers to help parents achieve a better work-life balance, making it easier to manage family commitments.

Exclusive Discounts - All employees can sign up for our 'Derbyshire Rewards' platform, offering discounts at hundreds of stores and online retailers, with many offering cashback options.

Environmentally Friendly Travel - As part of our commitment to combating climate change, we offer various green travel benefits, including a cycle-to-work scheme, discounted bus tickets, a car share scheme, and electric car charging points at select locations.

Charitable Giving - We support charitable giving by allowing employees to donate directly from their salaries before tax deductions, making it easier to support good causes.

Discover More - For more information on our extensive benefits, please click the link at the bottom of the advert to find out more.

Next Steps

We understand that many people may have questions before applying. That's why we offer informal conversations via telephone or Microsoft Teams to ensure you fully understand the role and can clarify any queries prior to submitting your application. For informal enquiries, please contact Anne Clarke, Service Manager, at [email protected], and she will be happy to arrange a call

If you're passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of Derbyshire residents and are ready for this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you!

Provisional Interview Date: 28 November 2024

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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