Suffolk County Council - Various locations / Hybrid
£36,124 - £45,595 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Full time or part time hours available
Permanent
Job roles available:
Post 1 :
Grade 5
- 18.5 hours, Homefirst, West Team based in Bury St Edmunds. Base could be flexible and based in one of the satellite offices Mildenhall, Sudbury and Haverhill Post 2:
Grade 5
- 18.5 hours, OT Waveney, based in Lowestoft Post 3 :
Grade 6
- 37 hours, Ipswich West Integrated Neighbourhood Team based in Ipswich. Please clearly indicate on your application which post(s) you are applying for. 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 an
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 you
flexible working
options and
benefits
such as: part time hours permanent and temporary posts flexible working and hybrid working options 6 protected days to undertake CPD (Continuing Professional Development) extra support during the first year of employment (ASYE) for Newly Qualified strong and diverse training offer supportive and experienced teams opportunities for development and career progression across the council inclusive and creative culture. Appointing you as an Occupational Therapist at either: Newly Qualified
(Grade 5) level at
£36,124 per annum
(rising to experienced after completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). Experienced
(Grade 5) level at
£37,035 - £40,215 per annum. Senior
(Grade 6) level at
£40,215 - £45,595 per annum. You will need: A relevant
Occupational Therapy qualification
and an
HCPC registration . You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profiles below. If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Sponsorship may be available for applicants that are based in the UK. The teams Homefirst
is Suffolk County Council's in-house reablement service providing a short-term period of reablement. This is a great opportunity for Occupational Therapists to use their skills within this service, supporting people to reach their maximum potential linking with other professionals within health and social care. Integrated / Neighbourhood Teams
are multidisciplinary teams that are working towards offering a seamless health and social care service to customers with long-term needs in a locality. This is a time of service development and there are lots of opportunities to explore new ideas and ways of working to develop the occupational therapy service and practice. Empowering Everyone We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our
Workforce Equality Report . To find out more For an informal discussion about this role, please contact
Fiona Smith
by emailing:
fiona.smith@suffolk.gov.uk
or calling
07872 421566 . How to apply Please read the relevant Job and Person Profile (JPP) below before applying for this job opportunity. G5 - Occupational Therapist.docx G6 - Senior Occupational Therapist.docx Upload your CV (Curriculum Vitae)
and complete the short online application form. Please note:
Without a CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing:
recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk
or calling
03456 014412 . If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. Closing date: 11.30pm, 31 December 2024. Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. 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.
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Grade 5
- 18.5 hours, Homefirst, West Team based in Bury St Edmunds. Base could be flexible and based in one of the satellite offices Mildenhall, Sudbury and Haverhill Post 2:
Grade 5
- 18.5 hours, OT Waveney, based in Lowestoft Post 3 :
Grade 6
- 37 hours, Ipswich West Integrated Neighbourhood Team based in Ipswich. Please clearly indicate on your application which post(s) you are applying for. 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 an
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 you
flexible working
options and
benefits
such as: part time hours permanent and temporary posts flexible working and hybrid working options 6 protected days to undertake CPD (Continuing Professional Development) extra support during the first year of employment (ASYE) for Newly Qualified strong and diverse training offer supportive and experienced teams opportunities for development and career progression across the council inclusive and creative culture. Appointing you as an Occupational Therapist at either: Newly Qualified
(Grade 5) level at
£36,124 per annum
(rising to experienced after completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). Experienced
(Grade 5) level at
£37,035 - £40,215 per annum. Senior
(Grade 6) level at
£40,215 - £45,595 per annum. You will need: A relevant
Occupational Therapy qualification
and an
HCPC registration . You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profiles below. If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Sponsorship may be available for applicants that are based in the UK. The teams Homefirst
is Suffolk County Council's in-house reablement service providing a short-term period of reablement. This is a great opportunity for Occupational Therapists to use their skills within this service, supporting people to reach their maximum potential linking with other professionals within health and social care. Integrated / Neighbourhood Teams
are multidisciplinary teams that are working towards offering a seamless health and social care service to customers with long-term needs in a locality. This is a time of service development and there are lots of opportunities to explore new ideas and ways of working to develop the occupational therapy service and practice. Empowering Everyone We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our
Workforce Equality Report . To find out more For an informal discussion about this role, please contact
Fiona Smith
by emailing:
fiona.smith@suffolk.gov.uk
or calling
07872 421566 . How to apply Please read the relevant Job and Person Profile (JPP) below before applying for this job opportunity. G5 - Occupational Therapist.docx G6 - Senior Occupational Therapist.docx Upload your CV (Curriculum Vitae)
and complete the short online application form. Please note:
Without a CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing:
recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk
or calling
03456 014412 . If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. Closing date: 11.30pm, 31 December 2024. Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. 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.
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