Occupational Therapist
Renumeration for newly qualified Occupational Therapist start at Band A, between £30,151 - £34,723
Renumeration for experienced Occupational Therapist with between 2-3yrs post qualifying operational experience is Band B, £34,723 - £39,493
We require a dynamic, skilled, and highly motivated qualified Occupational Therapist to join Gedling Ageing Well Adult Social Care Team. You will work as part of an established district team mainly working with people over the age of 65 planning future needs. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an ever-changing community team to transform current services.
The team aims to ensure that people remain safe and live independent at home. We use a strength-based approach to deliver community-based health and social care services that focuses upon;
Promoting independence and wellbeing
Ensuring value for money
Promoting choice and control
What we offer:
Latest technology enabling you to work flexibly
Mileage payment
An Electric vehicle car leasing scheme
A career pathway that provides comprehensive induction, training and development
Excellent occupational pension scheme
A flexible work environment where you feel valued and supported
Generous annual leave in addition to 8 days statutory bank holidays
You’ll need to be able to demonstrate:
Ability to adapt a strength-based approach
Great communication skills – both written and verbal
Able to work as part of a team
Commitment and personal drive to excellent customer care
Able to use a range of information technology applications
Hold the necessary Occupational Therapy qualification.
You’ll be working on a 37 hours per week contract and we operate a flexible working time scheme as well as a job share scheme for all full-time posts. The team has adapted hybrid working, where you will be partly office and partly home based.
In return, you’ll get real opportunities to shine and develop a career with us including building up knowledge and understanding of social care services. You’ll join a friendly and welcoming team and receive plenty of support to help you reach your potential.
Whether you’re an experienced professional or a newly qualified graduate with a passion for caring, this role present’s a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your career in adult social care.
For more information Contact Charlotte Sorsby at charlotte.sorsby@nottscc.gov.uk or Christine Sutherland at christine.sutherland@nottscc.gov.uk
Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
This vacancy is closed to applications.