About the role

  • Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist joining Housing Occupational Therapy team at East Sussex County Council. Focused on delivering practical solutions for residents to live independently and safely.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for supervising and undertaking person-centred functional assessments in people’s homes
  • Recommending appropriate housing adaptations to promote independence, safety and wellbeing
  • Completing housing needs assessment to provide recommendations to support housing decisions ensuring individuals are matched to accommodation that meets their long-term needs

Requirements

  • An Occupational Therapy qualification and registration with the professional regulatory body
  • Experience of supervising staff to assist/oversee work within the team, including safeguarding work
  • Ability to plan and organise a varied workload for self and others, working to short deadlines within community settings
  • Experience of operating under pressure where demand is constant and priorities need to be set/reviewed

Benefits

  • A supportive team with regular supervision and opportunities for reflective practice
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working where appropriate
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a public service role

Job title

Senior Occupational Therapist

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

£47,410 - £50,582 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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