Occupational Therapy Assistant

This role has a starting salary of £29,697 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our fantastic Waverley Locality team based in Godalming. As a team we work in an agile and hybrid way - aiming to have a minimum of 2 days a week in the office for full time staff.

If you join us, you will find yourself part of an extremely friendly and supportive team where you will benefit from peer support and a strong focus on your career development.

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

We are a supportive, skilled and creative Occupational Therapy team who value a good work ethic, reliability and the ability to apply and document sound clinical reasoning to ensure we are providing a service we all can be proud of.

Within your role as an Occupational Therapy Assistant you will become accustomed to service provision on the phone as well as visiting clients in their own home or care setting. You may also be trained to work in the Smart Working Occupational Therapy (SWOT) service who provide a fast and efficient service to the clients at the point of contact.

As an OTA, you will assess for, and recommend, basic daily living equipment to improve or maintain client's function, demonstrating the safe use of this equipment and manual handling to individuals and carers. You will also consider major adaptations within the client's home when basic equipment does not meet the client's needs.

You will receive training and support, as well as regular professional supervision, to ensure your transition into the team is a positive one. By building on the foundation of your experience, and by directing your knowledge and skills within OTA context, the team will support you to become confident and competent to fulfil the requirements of the role.

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and personal statement will clearly evidence the following:

• The ability to empathise with, and show compassion towards, individuals in need of social care assistance
• Strong knowledge of the needs and challenges faced by adults requiring social care, and a commitment to supporting their well-being
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes
• Proficiency in basic IT skills such as Microsoft Office, email and file management alongside a demonstrated willingness to learn and adapt to new software systems
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, concisely, and respectfully, both verbally and in writing

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.