Occupational Therapist

Hertfordshire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 38,220 - 41,771; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their Adult Care Services team. This permanent role involves managing your own caseload, conducting holistic assessments, and working collaboratively to promote independence for community members in Hertfordshire.

The ideal candidate will possess an Occupational Therapy Degree, be registered with the HCPC, and have knowledge of relevant social care legislation. A driving licence is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy Degree required.
• Current registration with the HCPC is necessary.
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload and conduct holistic assessments.
• Promote independence through meaningful occupation.
• Collaborate with social care colleagues and health partners.

Skills

Occupational Therapy Degree

Current registration with the HCPC

Knowledge of relevant social care legislation

Good decision-making skills

Ability to work with partners and other agencies

Full UK driving licence

Education

Occupational Therapy Degree

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Starting Salary: £38,220, with potential to progress to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) + £1,000 welcome payment, lease car & relocation – terms apply.

Hours: 37 hours per week.

Location: Hertfordshire.

Contract Type: Permanent.

Directorate: Adult Care Services.

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist in Adult Care Services, you will hold your own caseload and work in partnership with people living in the community across Hertfordshire. You will undertake a holistic assessment of need to identify person‑centred outcomes. We work in an enabling way with people and their families and carers, to promote independence and participation, through meaningful occupation and a strengths‑based approach. Across all our services we aim to ensure that people are provided with the right support and advice, and at the right time. Our Adult Care Services Connected Lives practice principles are very much aligned to core occupational therapy values, with the ultimate aim of connecting people to the life that they want to live. We work collaboratively alongside social care colleagues, as well as with our health partners, housing and care providers, and a range of community support services. The role will also include an opportunity to mentor and develop others.

About You

• Occupational Therapy Degree
• Current registration with the HCPC
• Practice consistent with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ professional standards, conduct and ethics, and the HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Occupational Therapy
• Knowledge and experience of relevant social care legislation, such as the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Confident team member with good decision‑making skills
• Ability to work successfully with partners and other agencies
• Full UK driving licence and regular access to a vehicle for work purposes

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 10 job profile.

Disability Confident

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Safeguarding

This role requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Driving Requirement

You must be able to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, using your own mode of transport or a company car.

English Fluency

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. For those whose language is a signed language, the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required.