Location:
Pippbrook, Dorking, RH4 1SJ Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. The starting salary for this role is
£14,848.50 per annum
based on an 18 hour working week, pro-rata to £29,697. We are excited to be hiring a new
Occupational Therapy Assistant
to join our fantastic Mole Valley Locality Team, based in Dorking. If you come and work with us, you will find yourself part of an extremely friendly, supportive team where you will benefit from peer support and a strong focus on your career development. You will become an integral part of a team that supports people to achieve good outcomes by focusing on personalisation and a recovery-focused strengths-based approach. 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 Structured Induction Programme, regular supervision, regular targeted training and opportunities for professional development Opportunities for hybrid working About the Role
Our team is an extremely supportive, friendly bunch! We are also dynamic, offering the very best service to our residents. All staff receive regular supervision and there are always experienced staff available to provide advice and guidance. The team are responsive and strengths-based in supporting residents to reach a good outcome. The culture is one of nurturing and support, alongside achieving high standards in the work that we do. Our goal is for our service-users to be more in control of their care, making informed choices and being active citizens in their community. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will often be the first point of contact between the public and the service, gathering initial information, providing guidance and undertaking occupational therapy assessments, as well as signposting people to other services or prescribing small pieces of equipment to support them to maintain their independence and to live meaningful lives within the community. You will use a strengths-based approach to work alongside a variety of different clients with differing and/or complex needs. The role is diverse and will support your development by equipping you with a large range of skills to enable you to undertake holistic practice within a social care setting. This is a varied role, and on a day-to-day basis you can expect to be involved in: Supporting the OT team with regular duty cover under the direction of a qualified Occupational Therapist Supporting the Occupational Therapists with triaging cases Managing a caseload of non-complex cases relating to basic equipment needs under the direction of a qualified Occupational Therapist Working in partnership with individuals, their carers, professional staff in other agencies and service providers to support vulnerable adults and their families meet their needs and promote independence, choice and control Within the role you may work with any combination, or all, of the following care groups: older people, people with physical, sensory, cognitive impairments, people with a learning disability and people with mental health problems. Promoting independence, choice and control is at the heart of this position. This is an exciting opportunity to work with people to maximise their potential for independence. With mentoring and support from your experienced colleagues, we will enable you to reach your full potential. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: A basic understanding Adult Social Care Services and their structure, function and legislative context An understanding of common health conditions and how these may impact on a person's wellbeing Ability to communicate and engage with individuals, families, colleagues and professionals Proficient IT skills with a willingness to learn to use a variety of software systems Surrey has both urban and rural areas and you will therefore be expected to have a
valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle
and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Christine Sculfor. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 09/02/2025 with interviews planned for week commencing 24/02/2025. 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. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. 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.
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Pippbrook, Dorking, RH4 1SJ Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. The starting salary for this role is
£14,848.50 per annum
based on an 18 hour working week, pro-rata to £29,697. We are excited to be hiring a new
Occupational Therapy Assistant
to join our fantastic Mole Valley Locality Team, based in Dorking. If you come and work with us, you will find yourself part of an extremely friendly, supportive team where you will benefit from peer support and a strong focus on your career development. You will become an integral part of a team that supports people to achieve good outcomes by focusing on personalisation and a recovery-focused strengths-based approach. 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 Structured Induction Programme, regular supervision, regular targeted training and opportunities for professional development Opportunities for hybrid working About the Role
Our team is an extremely supportive, friendly bunch! We are also dynamic, offering the very best service to our residents. All staff receive regular supervision and there are always experienced staff available to provide advice and guidance. The team are responsive and strengths-based in supporting residents to reach a good outcome. The culture is one of nurturing and support, alongside achieving high standards in the work that we do. Our goal is for our service-users to be more in control of their care, making informed choices and being active citizens in their community. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will often be the first point of contact between the public and the service, gathering initial information, providing guidance and undertaking occupational therapy assessments, as well as signposting people to other services or prescribing small pieces of equipment to support them to maintain their independence and to live meaningful lives within the community. You will use a strengths-based approach to work alongside a variety of different clients with differing and/or complex needs. The role is diverse and will support your development by equipping you with a large range of skills to enable you to undertake holistic practice within a social care setting. This is a varied role, and on a day-to-day basis you can expect to be involved in: Supporting the OT team with regular duty cover under the direction of a qualified Occupational Therapist Supporting the Occupational Therapists with triaging cases Managing a caseload of non-complex cases relating to basic equipment needs under the direction of a qualified Occupational Therapist Working in partnership with individuals, their carers, professional staff in other agencies and service providers to support vulnerable adults and their families meet their needs and promote independence, choice and control Within the role you may work with any combination, or all, of the following care groups: older people, people with physical, sensory, cognitive impairments, people with a learning disability and people with mental health problems. Promoting independence, choice and control is at the heart of this position. This is an exciting opportunity to work with people to maximise their potential for independence. With mentoring and support from your experienced colleagues, we will enable you to reach your full potential. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: A basic understanding Adult Social Care Services and their structure, function and legislative context An understanding of common health conditions and how these may impact on a person's wellbeing Ability to communicate and engage with individuals, families, colleagues and professionals Proficient IT skills with a willingness to learn to use a variety of software systems Surrey has both urban and rural areas and you will therefore be expected to have a
valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle
and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Christine Sculfor. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 09/02/2025 with interviews planned for week commencing 24/02/2025. 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. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. 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.
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Industry:
Government Administration
Specialties:
Adult Social Care and Public Health, Deputy Chief Executive's Office
Employees:
10,001+
Founded:
1889
Address:
11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, Surrey, , GB, RH2 8EF
Every single person at Surrey County Council has a unique opportunity to make Surrey a better place to live. Whether it's by protecting people from harm, making Surrey's roads safer or conserving our beautiful countryside. We want to continue making Surrey an even better place to live and we understand the key to this is a workforce with different skills and life experiences. If you are looking for an organisation which actively promotes on-going learning, a challenging career path and rewards success, stop your job search with us. Working for Surrey means making positive and practical differences to the lives of people living and working in the county.
