Occupational Therapist inThe Meadows inThe Meadows PUBLISHED 28 OCT 2024
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About the Role These posts are advertised for the South Adult Social Care Team. We want to support your flexible working needs and we are willing to consider full time and part times posts. . We encourage early submission of applications as this advert may close sooner, if the position is filled in by successful candidate. Applications are reviewed upon submission and candidates may be approached for an interview before a closing date. Our team empowers you to deliver bespoke solutions that supports people to achieve their desired goals and outcomes. We do this through our commitment of giving you the autonomy to do your role, to create new ideas and ways of doing things, with the support from our stable leadership team, regular group and 1:1 supervision and the opportunity to develop and progress across many different areas of Adult Social Care. Working for Oxfordshire County Council opens a world of opportunities across varying facets of Social Care including, but not limited to leadership, clinic assessment, prison work, seating, moving and handling, and assistive technology. No one day is ever the same in Oxfordshire County Council. Whatever your career aspirations are in adult social care, were here to support and empower you to lead your growth from the front. We continue to be a financially stable local authority and our investment in Adult Services has created a number of vacancies; we are looking for Newly Qualified and Qualified Occupational Therapists to join us and help shape and deliver our teams; its a really exciting time to join us! You will be working alongside Occupational Therapists and Social Workers within a locality, hospital setting or safeguarding team and as part of this team you will: Empower people in the community to identify their strengths and desired outcomes, embracing new ideas and ways of doing things to improve and maintain the independence. Utilise a strength-based approach to promote peoples wellbeing to help them achieve their desired outcomes. Support people and carers to ensure their voice is heard through advocacy where necessary
About you You are Driven to do things differently to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person. Willing to take responsibility, you are a self-leader with the ambition to lead your community in different areas of adult social care. Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals qualities, abilities and diverse backgrounds. Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do, and with your strong communication skills you work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome. Always learning, with an excellent working knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance, you have natural entrepreneurial qualities. Passionate about following the professional standards of RCOT and HCPC.
About us
About Us
Do you want to help us radically change the way we deliver social care?
Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards
Delivering the Future Together
, ourambitious transformation programme which is enabling us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice.Were seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of daring to do it differently, as we continue to strive to do better.
In Adult Services, this means we're daring to do adult social care differently by supporting Oxfordshires residents to stay fit, healthy and independent in their communities for as long as possible through a strengths-based approach.Working with local NHS services, care providers and community and voluntary groups, we make the most of what each of our strengths are, pulling in the same direction, and united by one shared vision.
This means we keep the people we support at the heart of all that we do. And that works.By listening to people and building on the positives in their lives, we can work collaboratively to help them live the lives they want with the right support around them.
It is something we call the Oxfordshire Way and we cant do it alone our proactive, positive approach to social care gives everyone the opportunity to make a bigger difference.If were doing a good job, we dont stand still were ambitious and were always striving to do better; its in our DNA.
About the Role
These posts are advertised for the South Adult Social Care Team. We want to support your flexible working needs and we are willing to consider full time and part times posts.
.
We encourage early submission of applications as this advert may close sooner, if the position is filled in by successful candidate.
Applications are reviewed upon submission and candidates may be approached for an interview before a closing date. Our team empowers you to deliver bespoke solutions that supports people to achieve their desired goals and outcomes.
We do this through our commitment of giving you the autonomy to do your role, to create new ideas and ways of doing things, with the support from our stable leadership team, regular group and 1:1 supervision and the opportunity to develop and progress across many different areas of Adult Social Care.Working for Oxfordshire County Council opens a world of opportunities across varying facets of Social Care including, but not limited to leadership, clinic assessment, prison work, seating, moving and handling, and assistive technology.
No one day is ever the same in Oxfordshire County Council.Whatever your career aspirations are in adult social care, were here to support and empower you to lead your growth from the front.
We continue to be a financially stable local authority and our investment in Adult Services has created a number of vacancies; we are looking for Newly Qualified and Qualified Occupational Therapists to join us and help shape and deliver our teams; its a really exciting time to join us!
You will be working alongside Occupational Therapists and Social Workers within a locality, hospital setting or safeguarding team and as part of this team you will:
Empower people in the community to identify their strengths and desired outcomes, embracing new ideas and ways of doing things to improve and maintain the independence.
- Utilise a strength-based approach to promote peoples wellbeing to help them achieve their desired outcomes.
- Support people and carers to ensure their voice is heard through advocacy where necessary.
About you
You are
- Driven to
do things differently
to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person. - Willing to
take responsibility,
you are a self-leader with theambition tolead your community in different areas of adult social care.
Kind and caring
, with an understanding of and respect for individuals qualities, abilities and diverse backgrounds.- Advocating for
equality and integrity
in all you do, and with your strong communication skills you work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome.
Always learning
, with an excellent working knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance, you have natural entrepreneurial qualities.- Passionate about following the professional standards of
RCOT
and HCPC
.
Rewards and Benefits
Up to
33
days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays - Option to buy additional days
- Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employers contribution of up to
19.9% - Relocation package up to a maximum of
£8,000
to cover reimbursement of expenses for newly appointed employees (conditions apply in line with council policy) - Regular monthly formal and informal support and supervision
- Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
- Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor or Adult Mental Health Practitioner.
- Learn more here: Our benefits | Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk)
Are you a passionate qualified Occupational Therapist returning into Adult Social Care?
Are you keen to resume practicing, but need some support to re-register with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)? If so, we would also like to hear from you.
Would you like to know more?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lee Dean at
/
Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Our commitment to:
Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers toshare this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Our commitment to:
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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About the Role These posts are advertised for the South Adult Social Care Team. We want to support your flexible working needs and we are willing to consider full time and part times posts. . We encourage early submission of applications as this advert may close sooner, if the position is filled in by successful candidate. Applications are reviewed upon submission and candidates may be approached for an interview before a closing date. Our team empowers you to deliver bespoke solutions that supports people to achieve their desired goals and outcomes. We do this through our commitment of giving you the autonomy to do your role, to create new ideas and ways of doing things, with the support from our stable leadership team, regular group and 1:1 supervision and the opportunity to develop and progress across many different areas of Adult Social Care. Working for Oxfordshire County Council opens a world of opportunities across varying facets of Social Care including, but not limited to leadership, clinic assessment, prison work, seating, moving and handling, and assistive technology. No one day is ever the same in Oxfordshire County Council. Whatever your career aspirations are in adult social care, were here to support and empower you to lead your growth from the front. We continue to be a financially stable local authority and our investment in Adult Services has created a number of vacancies; we are looking for Newly Qualified and Qualified Occupational Therapists to join us and help shape and deliver our teams; its a really exciting time to join us! You will be working alongside Occupational Therapists and Social Workers within a locality, hospital setting or safeguarding team and as part of this team you will: Empower people in the community to identify their strengths and desired outcomes, embracing new ideas and ways of doing things to improve and maintain the independence. Utilise a strength-based approach to promote peoples wellbeing to help them achieve their desired outcomes. Support people and carers to ensure their voice is heard through advocacy where necessary
About you You are Driven to do things differently to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person. Willing to take responsibility, you are a self-leader with the ambition to lead your community in different areas of adult social care. Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals qualities, abilities and diverse backgrounds. Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do, and with your strong communication skills you work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome. Always learning, with an excellent working knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance, you have natural entrepreneurial qualities. Passionate about following the professional standards of RCOT and HCPC.
About us
About Us
Do you want to help us radically change the way we deliver social care?
Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards
Delivering the Future Together
, ourambitious transformation programme which is enabling us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice.Were seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of daring to do it differently, as we continue to strive to do better.
In Adult Services, this means we're daring to do adult social care differently by supporting Oxfordshires residents to stay fit, healthy and independent in their communities for as long as possible through a strengths-based approach.Working with local NHS services, care providers and community and voluntary groups, we make the most of what each of our strengths are, pulling in the same direction, and united by one shared vision.
This means we keep the people we support at the heart of all that we do. And that works.By listening to people and building on the positives in their lives, we can work collaboratively to help them live the lives they want with the right support around them.
It is something we call the Oxfordshire Way and we cant do it alone our proactive, positive approach to social care gives everyone the opportunity to make a bigger difference.If were doing a good job, we dont stand still were ambitious and were always striving to do better; its in our DNA.
About the Role
These posts are advertised for the South Adult Social Care Team. We want to support your flexible working needs and we are willing to consider full time and part times posts.
.
We encourage early submission of applications as this advert may close sooner, if the position is filled in by successful candidate.
Applications are reviewed upon submission and candidates may be approached for an interview before a closing date. Our team empowers you to deliver bespoke solutions that supports people to achieve their desired goals and outcomes.
We do this through our commitment of giving you the autonomy to do your role, to create new ideas and ways of doing things, with the support from our stable leadership team, regular group and 1:1 supervision and the opportunity to develop and progress across many different areas of Adult Social Care.Working for Oxfordshire County Council opens a world of opportunities across varying facets of Social Care including, but not limited to leadership, clinic assessment, prison work, seating, moving and handling, and assistive technology.
No one day is ever the same in Oxfordshire County Council.Whatever your career aspirations are in adult social care, were here to support and empower you to lead your growth from the front.
We continue to be a financially stable local authority and our investment in Adult Services has created a number of vacancies; we are looking for Newly Qualified and Qualified Occupational Therapists to join us and help shape and deliver our teams; its a really exciting time to join us!
You will be working alongside Occupational Therapists and Social Workers within a locality, hospital setting or safeguarding team and as part of this team you will:
Empower people in the community to identify their strengths and desired outcomes, embracing new ideas and ways of doing things to improve and maintain the independence.
- Utilise a strength-based approach to promote peoples wellbeing to help them achieve their desired outcomes.
- Support people and carers to ensure their voice is heard through advocacy where necessary.
About you
You are
- Driven to
do things differently
to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person. - Willing to
take responsibility,
you are a self-leader with theambition tolead your community in different areas of adult social care.
Kind and caring
, with an understanding of and respect for individuals qualities, abilities and diverse backgrounds.- Advocating for
equality and integrity
in all you do, and with your strong communication skills you work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome.
Always learning
, with an excellent working knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance, you have natural entrepreneurial qualities.- Passionate about following the professional standards of
RCOT
and HCPC
.
Rewards and Benefits
Up to
33
days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays - Option to buy additional days
- Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employers contribution of up to
19.9% - Relocation package up to a maximum of
£8,000
to cover reimbursement of expenses for newly appointed employees (conditions apply in line with council policy) - Regular monthly formal and informal support and supervision
- Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
- Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor or Adult Mental Health Practitioner.
- Learn more here: Our benefits | Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk)
Are you a passionate qualified Occupational Therapist returning into Adult Social Care?
Are you keen to resume practicing, but need some support to re-register with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)? If so, we would also like to hear from you.
Would you like to know more?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lee Dean at
/
Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Our commitment to:
Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers toshare this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Our commitment to:
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
Follow us on Social Media
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at:
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