Job Details

Hours of work: 37 hours per week Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Sunday 25 June 2017

This is an on-going advert and interviews will be held on a regular basis

For an informal discussion, please contact Alison Morrissey or Val Jackson.

About the Role

East Sussex is currently in the process of implementing East Sussex Better Together which will see the integration of health and social care teams, ensuring every patient or service user enjoys proactive, joined up care that supports them to live as independently as possible and achieve the best possible outcomes.

East Sussex County Council (ESCC) is looking for Occupational Therapists to be part of this innovative development

The role will include assessing Adults in-line with the Care Act, as an Occupational Therapist you will have a pivotal role in the well-being agenda and inform the interventions needed to meet clients and carers assessed eligible needs. You will manage and reduce risks allowing clients to remain as safe as possible in their own homes using a reablement approach; the role will involve working with a wide range of assistive equipment, housing adaptations and manual handling.

You need to have the skills to manage the challenges and rewards that an environment of continual improvement and development brings.

If you are energetic, enthusiastic, committed to working across agencies as well as strengthening partnerships particularly with health and are passionate about developing your career as a professional occupational therapist then we’d like to hear from you.

In return we will offer you a comprehensive induction program, regular supervision, training and development opportunities.

Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

How to apply

Information for redeployees

If you wish to discuss the above position in more detail or be considered for redeployment into this post, please contact your HR Advisor.