[ref. d98953321] Occupational Therapist - Learning Disability & Autism - Guildford
The starting salary for this role is £28,422 - £30,371 per annum (pro rata to £40,929 - £43,735 FTE) , working 25 hours per week.
This is a 12-month part time fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity.
Are you ready to kickstart your career in 2025 with a fresh challenge? We have an exciting secondment opportunity for a PS9 grade Occupational Therapist to join our Specialist Learning Disabilities and Autism Occupational Therapy team on a part-time basis.
As a well-established Specialist Occupational Therapy Service within Adult Social Care, we are committed to developing and implementing innovative ideas while working collaboratively with our adult social care colleagues.
We support adults diagnosed with learning disabilities and/or autism to optimise their occupational participation through evidence-based, resident-focused OT assessments and interventions.
Rewards and Benefits- 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
About the Team
The LD&A Occupational Therapy team provide a countywide service with collaborative working with the East and West LD&A adult social care teams. We have access to any of the main SCC office bases, currently dividing our office time between Millmead in Guildford and Fairmount House in Leatherhead.
About the Role
You will be visiting adults in their own homes; supported living; care homes; educational establishments; day services and in the community, carrying out assessments and giving advice regarding complex moving and handling, the provision of specialist equipment and property design and adaptation.You will also advise on functional assessments to guide potential skills gain interventions for residents, as well as advising with regards to right sizing for funded care and support needs. You will provide advice and support to adults, their family carers and independent support providers - often enabling them to move on to a more independent lifestyle.
You will have the opportunity to include a sensory informed approach and consideration of the use of technology to support adults in achieving high quality outcomes.
We invest in Surrey's "grow your own" apprenticeship scheme and consistently have students and apprentices. You will have an opportunity to supervise trainee's and engage in reflective supervision.
We are committed to investing in your career development. Our specialist mandatory training program supports your growing clinical knowledge, complemented by in-house regular CPD sessions and leadership development. Additionally, we provide regular formal supervision and day-to-day live support.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
- Experience working with complex cases and how you prioritise and manage risks
- Knowledge of key legislation that you use in your daily practice to support your clinical reasoning and decision making
- Any direct experience of lived experience you have working with or supporting adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities / autism.
- Experience supporting registered and non registered staff within their job roles
- What key transferable skills you will be bringing to enhance our Learning disability and Autism Occupational Therapy team and working in social care.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 30/03/2025 with interviews to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
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Our Commitment
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.