Skip to main content

This job has expired

Occupational Therapist - Recruitment Day

Employer
Essex County Council
Location
England, Essex, Basildon
Salary
£30906 - £42254 per annum
Closing date
30 Dec 2020

View more

Sector
Health and Social Care
Job role
Social Worker
Contract Type
Full time

Occupational Therapist - Recruitment Day

Permanent, Full Time

£30,906 - £42,254 Per Annum

Location: Basildon

Closing Date: 21st December 2020

***When applying for this role, please note that interviews will be held as part of a Virtual Recruitment Day in January 2021 ***

About the Role

Working to support adults, and their families, who have complex social needs and are more vulnerable as a result of disability, exclusion, or diminished capacity, you'll maximise their potential to live independently.

With case work focusing on the most complex and challenging adult cases, you'll ensure that adults and their families are safeguarded. You'll share ideas and best practice, providing specialist advice as part of a multi-disciplinary team sharing your knowledge as an Occupational Therapist.

We currently have several opportunities for Occupational Therapists, within our South Essex area.

Our teams in South Essex are primarily based out of our offices in Basildon. South Essex borders the unitary authority of Southend and Thurrock and also offers the opportunity to work with health partners within the area. In addition, the area also has good links to London. With a mix of Urban and some rural/ semi-rural locations, the variety and scope of the work you will be able to get involved in is huge.

Teams currently recruiting:

Early Intervention Team, this is a great opportunity to join a team focused on preventative approaches to social care moving at a fast pace where your Occupational Therapist experience can be used to impact vulnerable adults lives often at the point of referral into social care.

Ongoing Support Team, applying your knowledge across complex cases, creating meaningful lives and focusing on long term support, Occupational Therapists play an integral part in this team.

About Us

With us, you can achieve more - for yourself as well as the vulnerable adults you work to support. We're always looking for new ways to deliver even better services, Occupational Therapists play an integral role in our preventative approach to Social Care. We encourage our multi-disciplinary teams to share their ideas and experience. We work together to get things done.

About You

To apply, you'll need a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, CQSW, CSS or equivalent qualification, with current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration. With experience of working in a Social Care or Health setting ideally working to support vulnerable adults.

This role involves travelling around Essex. A driving licence and car, is essential.

All candidates applying to Adult Social Care will be expected to join on a 12-week rota on a 6-day shift pattern and this will include some weekend work.

Apply now at WorkingForEssex.com or email for more information.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact our Resourcing Team on 0333 013 5888.

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert