Occupational Therapist

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Occupational Therapist in Chesterfield, Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START) - 22 hours and 12 mins per week, permanent.

Are you an Occupational Therapist who enjoys working with short-term clients in the community to support adults to maximise their independence?

Are you a creative problem solver who can work well on their own initiative and within a START team environment?

If so, Derbyshire County Council Adult Social Care and Health wants to hear from you.  We are seeking to recruit a person centred, professionally qualified and HCPC registered Occupational Therapist for a permanent full-time contract based at The Arc, covering the Chesterfield area.  

You must be able to work autonomously in a multi-disciplinary team and will be supported in your role by a wider network of Occupational Therapists including a dedicated Occupational Therapy Service Manager and dedicated Occupational Therapy Senior Practitioners.

As part of our Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START), you will be required to take a strength-based approach to deliver a proportionate, personalised, safe and sustainable response for local adults, their carers, and families.

A positive approach to risk taking, personal resilience and the ability to contribute to inter-agency and multi-disciplinary approaches, both across the Council and in other statutory bodies, are key to this role.

Occupational Therapists will be recruited at Grade 9 or 11 depending on knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in the recruitment process.

You will:

• Be registered with the HCPC or have applied for registration.
• Have knowledge and/or experience of working within a person centred, holistic and strengths-based way.
• Have knowledge and/or experience in assessing a person’s activities of daily living.
• Have knowledge and/or experience of physical, learning disabilities and/or mental health conditions and the impact on occupational performance.
• Have knowledge and/or experience of equipment and adaptation solutions.
• Have the ability to manage and prioritise your casework.
• Have good communication skills and the ability to form positive relationships with a wide range of partner professionals and agencies.
• Have good time management skills and be highly motivated.
• Have an understanding of statutory legislation that underpins Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention in adult social care and health.
• Be a reflective practitioner with a commitment to supervision and professional development working within relevant codes of conduct.
• Have knowledge and/or experience of safeguarding principles and how these are embedded in everyday practice.

We offer:

• A supportive and welcoming team who are committed to providing an excellent service.
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Caseload management and regular supervision from experienced OT managers and Senior Practitioners.
• Regular peer support and communities of practice.
• Support with your professional development with opportunities to progress to senior and management roles.
• Ongoing training and development
• Developed and positive working relationships with OTs in Health Services.
• Generous annual leave, in addition to 8 days statutory bank holidays (pro rata for part time hours)
• Excellent occupational pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing strategy and benefits  
• Employee offers and discounts.
• HCPC registration fees reimbursed.
• Mileage allowance.

More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page

Provisional Interview Date: TBC

For more information about the role or an informal chat,  please email carla.jervis@derbyshire.gov.uk

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.

Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.