At Suffolk County Council, we recognise that our staff are our greatest asset, and we strive to support them to be the best they can be. When you join the Adult Social Care service as a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will carry out high-quality assessments of adults' physical, psychological and environmental needs, and explore creative options to promote independence, wellbeing and choice. You will work with a wide range of adults and their carers living in the community with complex needs, to support them in a variety of ways to maximise their potential, providing a role that is both fascinating and rewarding as well as challenging. The aim of our services is to focus on early intervention, recovery, and enabling people to live healthy and independent lives at home for as long as possible. We are committed to offering flexible working options and benefits such as:
- part time hours
- permanent
- flexible working and hybrid working options
- 6 protected days to undertake CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
- strong and diverse training offer
- supportive and experienced teams
- opportunities for development and career progression across the council
- inclusive and creative culture.
Salary
Senior (Grade 6) level at £41,502
Qualifications
A relevant Occupational Therapy qualification and an HCPC registration.
Location and Work Arrangements
This post will initially be based in Stowmarket, may also work with other locality teams across the Ipswich and East Suffolk area.
The Team
The Flexible Care and Support Team is a dynamic, multidisciplinary service within Adult Social Care, focused on helping people maintain their independence and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them. Working closely with health colleagues, community partners and voluntary organisations, the team provides person-centred support to adults with a wide range of needs. You will also be part of the wider occupational therapy team across Ipswich & East Suffolk adult social care (ASC).
Additional Information and Requirements
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
Additional Benefits
- up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
- membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
- performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
- training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
- a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
- diverse and active staff networks
- flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
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