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About Us

At Oxfordshire County Council, you do not just work for us… you learn, grow, and thrive with us.

Whatever your career aspirations are in adult social care, we are here to support and empower you to lead your growth from the front.

Combined with a passion to do adult social care differently, our vision empowers you to play a lead role in helping people stay fit, healthy and independent in their communities for as long as possible and to deliver a genuine tailor-made approach to care . 

We support this by providing:

• Autonomy to do your role with an approach that supports The Oxfordshire Way .
• Job swap opportunities to explore different areas of adult social care.
• Stable leadership support and mentorship, with regular group and 1:1 supervision.
• Continuous opportunities to develop through the organisation. 

Because we know that when you thrive, the people you work with thrive.

We are an agile team with offices linked to each of our four teams across the county of Oxfordshire. We have vacancies across our four Home First Neighbourhood Teams

These teams have office bases in City, North, West/Vale, and South Oxfordshire

A combination of remote, face to face and office-based working is expected depending on the needs of the people supported. Any applicants will be able to highlight their desired location during the recruitment process.

About the Role

Our Home First Neighbourhood Teams support the residents of Oxfordshire in having their needs assessed and met in their own homes, rather than at a hospital bed side . 

 Home First D2A, encourages creative thinking, ideas, and innovations to support the development of the service from all our employees. 

 As part of our team, you will:

• Work closely with our reablement providers and the voluntary sector you will support and guide people to regain independence in their own home using a strength-based approach to goal(HC1)   planning during short term intermediate care provision.  This intervention will be provided following discharge from hospital or to help prevent admission to hospital.
• Draw upon your skills and knowledge in activity analysis, assistive technology, aids, and minor adaptations to support the reduction in formal care wherever possible. Moving and Handling skills will also be required.

Our Values 

Our organisational values underpin everything we do and say and are supported by policies, processes, and guidance. In short, our values describe ‘the way we do things here’ so that we deliver great services for our residents. Our values are:

• Always learning
• Be kind and care.
• Equality and integrity in all we do
• Taking responsibility
• Daring to do it differently.

Everyone that works for us demonstrates their commitment to these values. We will ask you to demonstrate your commitment to these values, and their associated behaviours, throughout the application process.

About you 

You are…

• Always learning as a qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration and natural entrepreneurial qualities. 
• Driven to do things differently to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person.
• Willing to take responsibility,  you are a self-leader with the ambition to lead your community in different areas of adult social care.
• Kind and caring , with an understanding of and respect for individuals’ qualities, abilities, and diverse backgrounds. 
• Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do, and with your strong communication skills you work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome.
• Passionate about following the professional standards(HC1)   of RCOT .

Rewards and Benefits

Learn more about how you learn , grow, and thrive with us…

• Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays - Option to ‘buy’ additional days.
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 to cover reimbursement of expenses r newly appointed employees (conditions apply in line with Council Policy)
• Regular weekly and monthly formal and informal support and supervision
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a PEP BIA or AMHP
• Learn more here: Our benefits | Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education, and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexitime, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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Senior Occupational Therapist

Newcastle upon Tyne across several homelessness service locations.

Permanent, full time (37.5 hpw Monday to Friday, flexible working)

Salary circa £33,250 to £49,819?negotiable based on skills and experience plusgreat benefits including Health Cash Plan

Home, a place where you belong

Were looking for a brilliant Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Newcastle .

Senior Occupational Therapist Mental Health Inpatient Services (Birmingham B20)
Full time or Part time Permanent | Salary from £36,500 - £45,000 (DOE)

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a respected mental health care provider in Birmingham for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join one of their long-term complex care inpatient services.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic OT with a passion for supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental health diagnoses. The role is based at a 16-bed male inpatient unit and offers the chance to work within a multidisciplinary team focused on recovery and meaningful occupation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a range of occupational therapy assessments and interventions, including MOHOST and other tools based on service-user needs.
• Lead and coordinate therapeutic programmes, including group and individual sessions.
• Provide supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs).
• Collaborate closely with the wider clinical team under the guidance of the Head of Therapies.

Ideal Candidate:

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist
• Experience in mental health inpatient settings
• Strong understanding of recovery-focused care
• Confident in leading therapeutic programmes and supervising junior staff

If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real impact, wed love to hear from you.

Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist - Reading

ASAP Start - Full-Time Position

Are you passionate about supporting children's mental health and emotional well-being?
Do you aspire to a career in Psychology, Education, or Therapy?
If so, this Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist role in Reading could be the perfect opportunity for you to gain hands-on, practical experience in a specialist educational setting.

A welcoming and inclusive SEN school in Reading is seeking a Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist to support children aged 5 to 11 with a range of mental health challenges, behavioural needs, and neurodiverse conditions including Autism, ADHD, and SEMH. This is a full-time, long-term role offering a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

Key Details

• Role : Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist
• Location : Reading
• Salary : 89-100 per day
• Hours : Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
• Start Date : ASAP
• Age Group : Children aged 5 to 11
• Ideal for : Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology Graduates or anyone wanting to support children with mental health needs

As a Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist , you will work 1:1 and in small groups to support children with emotional and behavioural challenges. Additionally assisting during lessons to help pupils stay engaged and regulated and promoting positive mental health, emotional resilience, and social development.

The Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist role is ideal for Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology graduates. If you're ready to make a real difference and gain the experience needed to launch a meaningful career, apply directly to this advert today.

For more information or to express your interest, contact Ed at Academics.

Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist - Reading

Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist - Reading

ASAP Start - Full-Time Position

Are you passionate about supporting children's mental health and emotional well-being?
Do you aspire to a career in Psychology, Education, or Therapy?
If so, this Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist role in Reading could be the perfect opportunity for you to gain hands-on, practical experience in a specialist educational setting.

A welcoming and inclusive SEN school in Reading is seeking a Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist to support children aged 5 to 11 with a range of mental health challenges, behavioural needs, and neurodiverse conditions including Autism, ADHD, and SEMH. This is a full-time, long-term role offering a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

Key Details

• Role : Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist
• Location : Reading
• Salary : 89-100 per day
• Hours : Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
• Start Date : ASAP
• Age Group : Children aged 5 to 11
• Ideal for : Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology Graduates or anyone wanting to support children with mental health needs

As a Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist , you will work 1:1 and in small groups to support children with emotional and behavioural challenges. Additionally assisting during lessons to help pupils stay engaged and regulated and promoting positive mental health, emotional resilience, and social development.

The Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist role is ideal for Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology graduates. If you're ready to make a real difference and gain the experience needed to launch a meaningful career, apply directly to this advert today.

For more information or to express your interest, contact Ed at Academics.

Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist - Reading

Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant - Wokingham

Aspiring Therapist role

Great for Psychology/Counselling/Criminology Graduates! ASAP Start

Social, Emotional and Mental Health/Complex Needs

Primary Phase

Are you interested in supporting children with Mental Health issues?

Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists?

An outstanding specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Wokingham in Berkshire are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Ideally the Graduate will have qualified in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology but other subjects will also be considered. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN School is in Wokingham in Berkshire and the role is full-time starting ASAP. The SEN children are aged 4 to 11 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a similar field will also be considered (e.g. Psychology, Criminology etc).

This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for any Psychology Graduate to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher.

The SEMH School is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for a SEN TA who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable!

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Educational Psychologist
• Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
• ASAP Start
• Wokingham, Berkshire
• 85-100 per day
• Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3pm
• Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates

The SEN children in this school require a teaching assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and up for a challenge. The children have varying needs although SEMH is the main provision. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family. Level 3 qualifications+ are also required and a Degree would be most desirable.

If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, please apply direct to this advert.

Mental Health Assistant - Wokingham, Berkshire - ASAP Start

Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant - Wokingham

Aspiring Therapist role

Great for Psychology/Counselling/Criminology Graduates! ASAP Start

Social, Emotional and Mental Health/Complex Needs

Primary Phase

Are you interested in supporting children with Mental Health issues?

Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists?

An outstanding specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Wokingham in Berkshire are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Ideally the Graduate will have qualified in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology but other subjects will also be considered. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN School is in Wokingham in Berkshire and the role is full-time starting ASAP. The SEN children are aged 4 to 11 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a similar field will also be considered (e.g. Psychology, Criminology etc).

This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for any Psychology Graduate to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher.

The SEMH School is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for a SEN TA who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable!

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Educational Psychologist
• Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
• ASAP Start
• Wokingham, Berkshire
• 85-100 per day
• Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3pm
• Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates

The SEN children in this school require a teaching assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and up for a challenge. The children have varying needs although SEMH is the main provision. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family. Level 3 qualifications+ are also required and a Degree would be most desirable.

If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, please apply direct to this advert.

Mental Health Assistant - Wokingham, Berkshire - ASAP Start