Occupational Therapist – Adult First Contact Service

Job title:

Occupational Therapist – Adult First Contact Service

Company

Sutton Council

Job description

About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We’ve set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan – Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the RoleJoin Adult Social Care as an Occupational Therapist and receive

• a Welcome Bonus* of £1000 paid in your first month’s salary, and
• a Retention Bonus* of £1000 for every complete year in service (*subject to pay scale)

With a total package up to £51,083 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care.Our mission as a short term service is to empower residents to live as independently as possible. To accomplish this, we are seeking individuals with specialised skills to join our team. As an Occupational Therapist with the Adult First Contact Service, you will assist residents in regaining their independence by employing a preventative approach aimed at reducing and delaying the need for ongoing support.You will complete occupational therapy proportionate assessments to meet immediate needs and reduce risk, working with residents for up to 2 weeks. This may include providing equipment from our peripheral store, recommending adaptations and collaborating with both formal and informal caregivers to conduct moving and handling risk assessments. You will also work closely with colleagues in the Sutton Health and Care NHS teams and the Hospital Pathway Team. You will be responsible for screening and prioritising occupational therapy referrals from residents, community partners and health colleagues. Additionally, you will guide and supervise Enabling Independence Officers in the role of trusted assessors. Your contributions will be crucial in helping residents access the support they need to improve their quality of life and well-being.If you are passionate about making a difference, possess strong interpersonal skills for building effective relationships and can demonstrate empathy and sensitivity towards individuals facing challenges, we would love to hear from you.For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Lana Mills, Assistant Team Manager, or recruitment@sutton.gov.ukAbout UsAdult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We’re implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.Adults First Contact Service – Safeguarding, DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) and General DutyWe have introduced a new Adults First Contact Service that is focused on improving access and the experience of the resident. The team will focus on the person’s strength and abilities, screening to see if the person has safeguarding, deprivation of liberty safeguards or Care Act eligibility. We also have a well established DoLS team of Best Interest Assessors (BIAs) undertaking assessments on behalf of the Borough, leading to Standard Deprivations of Liberty under the Mental Capacity Act. Our ambition is also to provide information and advice that supports our residents’ independence.About YouOur Occupational Therapists take a person-centred approach whilst working within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:The successful candidate will have:

• Degree or an equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy, registered with HCPC.
• Experience of Occupational Therapy (minimum 2 years) including major adaptations and complex moving and handling.
• Experience of working with Adults and/or Children Social Care services, within a multidisciplinary team.
• Have up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with and safeguarding vulnerable adults and children in social care.
• A car for work purpose with business insurance, as you will be conducting visits to residents as necessary.

Learning and development is supported by the Team Manager, Principal Occupational Therapist and Learning and Development Team. We aim to provide robust supervision and mentoring and encourage reflective practice to identify areas of improvement. As a Borough, we are committed to building a workforce that is empowered with knowledge to work autonomously and provide the valuable care service to the residents of our community. We want you to be a part of our journey.Our Offer To YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across – however big or small – will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working – Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:

• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)
• Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)
• Three volunteering days per year in Sutton
• Comprehensive learning and development programme
• Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Car parking scheme
• Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme
• Zip car scheme
• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
• Confidential wellbeing and counselling support
• Subsidised gym membership

Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve – the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance.#LI-JTJob Profile

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Location

Sutton, Greater London

Job date

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:21:44 GMT

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