Job summaryWe are excited to be hiring a new Senior Occupational Therapist to join our fantastic Transition team. The team are vibrant, hard working and passionate in their roles of supporting and enabling young adults to thrive through their transition into adulthood.Main duties of the jobYou will be visiting young people in their own homes, in supported living accommodation, care homes and in educational establishments, including colleges and universities. You will carry out assessments and give advice regarding complex moving and handling, the provision of specialist equipment and property design and adaptation. You will provide advice and support to both young adults, their family carers and independent support providers - often enabling them to move on to a more independent lifestyle.About usRewards and Benefits26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' serviceOption to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leaveAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeingUp to 5 days of carer's leave per yearPaternity, adoption and dependents leaveA generous local government salary related pensionLifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per yearLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resourcesRole specific training in major adaptations, sensory integration and postural management.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe starting salary for this role is £46,399 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. "Since joining Surrey CC and the Transition team a year ago, I have supported a number of young people aged 18 - 25 on their way to achieving their goals. Some have wanted to move out their family home and be more independent in a supported living setting. Others are pursuing tertiary qualifications and have needed support with setting up their university accommodation. I have been supported well to develop and progress my skills through all the interesting and variety of opportunities that arise from my role and responsibilities. My confidence in working with young adults has grown significantly. Most importantly, I feel like I am making a genuine contribution in young people's lives." - Jenna, Senior OT We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Occupational Therapist to join our fantastic Transition team. The team are vibrant, hard working and passionate in their roles of supporting and enabling young adults to thrive through their transition into adulthood. The team are based in Woking (Quadrant Court) and Reigate (Woodhatch Place). We endorse Surreys agile way of working and aim to have a minimum of 2 days a week in the office for full time staff and 1 day a week for part time. Please be aware that it is our intention to leave Quadrant Court and move within the local area to Victoria Gate in Central Woking later this year. Rewards and Benefits26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' serviceOption to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leaveAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeingUp to 5 days of carer's leave per yearPaternity, adoption and dependents leaveA generous local government salary related pensionLifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per yearLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resourcesRole specific training in major adaptations, sensory integration and postural management.About the role We have a growing Occupational Therapy Service within the Transition Team which continues to develop and implement innovative ideas. Our interventions and support are focused on supporting young adults aged 18-25 to achieve their aspirations, goals and improve their quality of life. You will be visiting young people in their own homes, in supported living accommodation, care homes and in educational establishments, including colleges and universities. You will carry out assessments and give advice regarding complex moving and handling, the provision of specialist equipment and property design and adaptation. You will provide advice and support to both young adults, their family carers and independent support providers - often enabling them to move on to a more independent lifestyle. 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 also invest in you and your career development. We have specialist mandatory training with agreed funding to support your developing clinical knowledge, alongside in house regular CPD sessions and leadership development. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).Substantial experience of working within a social care, health or community focused multidisciplinary setting including provision of professional supervision.Ability to complete person centred and proportionate OT assessments with Transition age population.Experience completing moving and handling risk assessments and plans.Knowledge of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act, and their application to practice in a social care setting.The job advert closes at 23:59 on 30th June 2024 and interviews will take place in the week commencing 15th July 2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their applicationThe candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application formOur 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.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialProfessional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).ExperienceEssentialSubstantial experience of working within a social care, health or community focused multidisciplinary setting including provision of professional supervision.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSurrey County CouncilAddressQuadrant Court, Woking or Woodhatch Place, ReigateWoking or ReigateGU22 7QQEmployer's websitehttps://www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)