Adults Occupational Therapist - Basildon

Permanent, Full Time

£32,065 - £43,839 per annum

Location: Basildon

Closing Date: 2nd June 2021

**When applying for this role, please note that interviews will be held virtually in June 2021***

As an Occupational Therapist here at Essex County Council, we ensure that with us you can focus on occupation, activity, choice and control, and use a strengths-based approach, along with community assets, to achieve the person's goals and aspirations.

What sets our Occupational Therapists apart is the sheer diversity of the work. Join us and you could find yourself making an impact in housing, community sector coalition, commissioning, provider quality, organisational safeguards, mental health or learning disabilities, to name a few.

Occupational Therapists carry out assessments of risk and deliver therapeutic interventions, which build resilience and enable independent living for vulnerable adults.

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.

About You

To apply, you'll need a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent qualification, with current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.

This role involves travelling around Essex. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential.

What we offer in return

You'll be working in a multi-disciplinary team within Adult Social Care, under the direct support and supervision of an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist, with access to learning and development opportunities to support your practice development.

We'll support you to be to your best, working in a multi-disciplinary team within Adult Social Care, under the direct support and supervision of an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist.

You will be empowered to do your role to the best of your ability with access to a range of opportunities, offered by our award-winning CPD through the Essex Social Care Academy. And, with flexible working options and other lifestyle benefits, we'll enable you to make the most of your life outside work, too.

Whatever you want to achieve in your social care career, you can do it here.

Apply now at www.workingforessex.com or contact

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

Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found on https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward/