Senior Occupational Therapist

We’re looking for a dynamic Senior Occupational Therapist to join our forward-thinking social care team. This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to lead, influence, and create lasting impact within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

You’ll use your expertise to empower individuals to live independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes and communities. From complex moving and handling assessments to major adaptations and specialist equipment provision, you will drive high-quality, person-centred interventions

About you

You will need:

• Paid or voluntary work experience
• successful fieldwork placement if being appointed to novice year post
• a proven ability to liaise with other agencies and disciplines
• an ability to recognise and accept a professional boundaries and to seek guidance where necessary
• Knowledge of and commitment to the concept of the social model of disability
• a baseline understanding of the legislative framework which allows the social services department to provide services.

• knowledge and understanding of the effects of illness and disability
• An ability to work under pressure
• an ability to work independently and flexibly
• an ability to work as part of the team
• good communication both written and oral
• computer literacy or a willingness to develop the computer skills necessary to complete tasks required in the workplace
• A good general education
• Diploma or degree in occupational therapy
• Current registration with HCPC
• willingness to accept supervision

Additional information

DBS Check Required: Enhanced and Barred Adult 
For Further Information, contact: Andrew Cole 01446 725100

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