Driving

Description:

Essex County Council is seeking Occupational Therapists to work within Adult Social Care services across Essex. The role focuses on enabling citizens to have choice and control in their daily lives, supporting independence, and delivering person-centred, strengths-based interventions. Occupational Therapists work collaboratively with individuals, families, and carers to provide holistic assessments, meaningful interventions, and ensure safeguarding in all practices. The role may involve contributing to housing, commissioning, provider quality, mental health, learning disabilities, and other adult social care areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work in partnership with people, families, and carers to co-create solutions that support independence.

• Carry out holistic assessments and deliver meaningful, person-centred interventions.

• Ensure safeguarding is embedded in all aspects of practice.

• Collaborate with partner agencies and local community to provide supportive frameworks.

• Travel across Essex to meet the mobility requirements of the role.

• Maintain evidence-based practice with awareness of financial considerations and risk.

Qualifications:

• Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC.

• Broad understanding of statutory responsibilities and person-centred approaches.

• Evidence-based practice experience.

• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across agencies.

• Ability to work creatively and practically to support individuals’ needs.

Desired Characteristics:

• Commitment to supporting independence and meaningful lives for citizens.

• Ability to manage workload effectively while working in diverse adult social care areas.

• Flexible, community-based working approach.

Additional Requirements:

• Driving licence and access to a vehicle, or alternative means to meet mobility needs.

• Commitment to ECC’s inclusive and anti-racist values.

• May require DBS registration and adherence to safeguarding practices.