Advanced Occupational Therapy Practitioner

Advanced Occupational Therapy Practitioner

Type of vacancy Permanent

Work pattern Part Time

18.5

Work Base Lawn View House, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 5GA

Join Nottinghamshire County Council – a dedicated team committed to making a difference in our community. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Our focus is on delivering high-quality services that empower individuals and promote independence. Be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? As an Advanced Occupational Therapy Practitioner in Adult Social Care, you will provide essential support to our team members, ensuring they have the guidance and resources they need to succeed. You will also maintain the flow of work within the team and step in as a deputy for the team manager when needed. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a real impact!

In this role, you will:

• Support and Supervise: Provide guidance and supervision to team members, fostering their professional development
• Maintain Workflows: Ensure the team’s workload is managed effectively, keeping everything running smoothly
• Deputise: Step in for the team manager, providing leadership and support during their absence
• Collaborate: Work closely with colleagues to deliver outstanding occupational therapy services to our clients
• Required Soft Skills and Qualifications

To excel in this role, you will need:

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Experience in adult social care setting
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices in occupational therapy
• Required Soft Skills or Competencies/Behaviours

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Compassion: A genuine desire to help others and improve their quality of life
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills to effectively share information and ideas
• Collaboration: The ability to work well with others, fostering a team spirit
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to changing situations and client needs

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

• A place to belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• Generous Leave: A supportive environment with ample time off to recharge

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that truly cares, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join Nottinghamshire County Council as an Advanced Occupational Therapy Practitioner and help us support our community when they need it most!

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Michelle Thompson on 01158041319 or by email Michelle.thompson@nottscc.gov.uk.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on beingaccredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under theDisability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme)we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

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 strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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