Occupational Therapist, Housing Team

Are you ready to make a meaningful and positive impact on another person’s life? If so, apply now! East Sussex County Council is committed to supporting residents to live safely and independently within their own homes. We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our Housing Adaptations Team, You will be working collaboratively across housing and social care to deliver practical solutions that make a real difference to people’s lives. You will be responsible for undertaking person-centred functional assessments in people’s homes across Lewes and Eastbourne districts and recommending appropriate housing adaptations to promote independence, safety and wellbeing. This includes both minor and major adaptations funded through Disabled Facilities Grants and other local authority funding streams. You will also be responsible for completing housing needs assessment to provide recommendations to support housing decisions ensuring individuals are matched to accommodation that meets their long-term needs. We are looking for candidates who have: • 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   We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a supporting statement. We will be using your supporting statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Please download the job description and person specification [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/ytew/mzu5/~edisp/ucmfa10359182.docx] for more information.  For guidance on how to write an application see our  how to apply page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10005] and our statement on the use of AI [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/23001]. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10009] for details.  We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. Interviews will be held in person within 3 weeks of closing date in-person.   We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment, including: • 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   More information can be found on our benefits page. [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/11003]   For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Gemma Phillips (Practice Manager) at gemma.phillips@eastsussex.gov.uk [https://gemma.phillips@eastsussex.gov.uk ]or on 077451096 32.   For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex! Additional Information This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas [https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas] If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.