East Sussex County Council

Occupational Therapist

East Sussex County Council

part-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Hailsham • United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £36,380 - £45,850 per year

About the role

  • Undertaking person-centred functional assessments in people’s homes and 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
  • Communication skills including report writing, liaising with members of the public, managers, and other agencies
  • 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
  • Ability to use initiative and take responsibility
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
  • Local Government Pension Scheme and generous annual leave entitlement
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a public service role
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
functional assessmentshousing needs assessmenthousing adaptations
Soft Skills
communication skillsreport writingplanningorganizinginitiativeresponsibility
Certifications
Occupational Therapy qualificationregistration with professional regulatory body