Senior Occupational Therapist Senior Occupational Therapist

Surrey County Council

Senior Occupational Therapist Senior Occupational Therapist

£49588

Surrey County Council, Leatherhead, Surrey

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 28 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 66192404a3b04941bf0737f3b6fd6dba

Full Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and qualified registered Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team at Epsom & Ewell. We are proactive in supporting all our staff to develop, with a focus on continual practice development. This diverse role requires professional experience of assessing for major adaptations, specialised equipment and completing moving and handling risk assessments, with the aim of supporting our clients to live meaningful lives within the community, the very essence of occupational therapy., As a Senior Occupational Therapist in Epsom & Ewell Locality Team, you will conduct holistic assessments of social care needs and planning support across a dedicated caseload. Working closely with families, carers and care workers, you'll play a vital role in supporting people from diverse backgrounds, with a wide range of needs.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following

We offer regular supervision to all our staff every month, plus we provide informal support from the wider team. The value of occupational therapists is well recognised within our team, which enables us to fully utilise our skills and strengths to achieve a critical service, focussing on what is important to the individual.,

  • Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Experience of working within a social care, health or community focused multi-disciplinary setting

  • Ability to complete person centred and proportionate OT assessments

  • Familiarity with moving and handling equipment such as hoists and stand aids

  • Knowledge of medical conditions and the likely impact on the individual, carer and family

  • Knowledge of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care setting

  • Substantial post-qualification professional experience would also be required and experience of providing professional supervision (support and training to further these skills will be provided).


  • Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area.
    Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.

    This role has a starting salary of £46,399 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week., The role is hybrid working, with a mixture of working in the office and from home, aiming for a minimum for full time staff to be in the office twice a week and part time staff once a week.
    Rewards and Benefits
  • 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service

  • Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave

  • An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing

  • Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year

  • Paternity, adoption and dependents leave

  • A generous local government salary related pension

  • Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more

  • 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year

  • Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources