Occupational Therapist - Learning Disability / Mental Health

Register your interest here to be notified for upcoming Occupational Therapist opportunities within Essex County Council\\\\\\\’s Adult Social Care services. We welcome expressions of interest from experienced and Newly Qualified Occupational Therapists. What sets our Occupational Therapists apart is the sheer diversity of the work. Join us and you could find yourself making an impact in housing, community sector coalition, commissioning, provider quality, organisational safeguards, mental health or learning disabilities, to name a few. And, with access to a range of training and development opportunities to empower you through our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy along with flexible working options, you can make your career work for you. Whatever you want to achieve in your social care career, you can do it here. Adult Social Care Brochure Some jobs can become a little monotonous over time, but I have never felt that as a Social Care OT! The job has always been very interesting with a respectful team and opportunities to progress. I find ECC social care a progressive organisation which moves with new ethos and technology.\\\\\\\” \\\\\\\”I love the diversity of the role – every case is different, from the adults we work with, to the environments and the unique challenges that adults are experiencing. I enjoy problem solving and working together with the adults, families and different professionals, promoting a holistic approach for the best possible outcomes for our adults. The Occupational Therapists in the South OT hub are supportive and encouraging, and there are frequent opportunities for CPD in lots of different areas, from manual handling and equipment to mental capacity assessments. I am constantly learning and developing my knowledge and skills as an Occupational Therapist – I really enjoy my job!\\\\\\\” Training and development to empower you from our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy. ~ With us you can make your career work for you with flexible working options ~ With us you can get the support you need with employee wellbeing and counselling ~ Lease Car scheme ~ Free onsite office parking ~ Up to £8000 for relocation* ~ With us you can have peace of mind with life assurance of three times annual salary ~ Payment of professional fees for approved professions ~ Local Government Pension Scheme. 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with service ~ Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – access to free and confidential information, support, and guidance from a team of highly qualified professionals. ~ Employee Networks – communities to support you, connect you and help influence change at ECC To apply, you\\\\\\\’ll need a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent qualification, with current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration. You\\\\\\\’ll bring experience of Occupational Therapy, modelling good practice and providing advice and guidance in complex situations. With experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members, carers, and other multi-agency professionals, we\\\\\\\’re looking for your ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework for vulnerable adults. Evidence of continuing professional development and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards. An in-depth understanding of the financial implications of commissioned care packages. The ability to make clear decisions, to highlight and limit potential risks associated with intervention. This role involves travelling around Essex. A driving licence and car – or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means – is essential. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. For further information on the DBS update service please go to *Adult Social Care Brochure Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment . Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We\\\\\\\’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join Essex Talent Community .