Senior Occupational Therapist

Job Details

• Title:
  
  Senior Occupational Therapist
• Starting Salary: £42,839 per annum, potential to progress to £47,181 per annum + £1,000 welcome payment, lease car & relocation (terms apply), prorated for part time
• Hours:
  
  37 hours per week
• Location:
  
  Hertfordshire
• Contract Types:
  Permanent, Fixed Term (to 31 January 2027) or Secondment Opportunities
• Directorate:
  Adult Care Services

• Work collaboratively with other partners and teams within Adult Care Services
• Develop innovative support plans
• Promote and support a strength‑based assessment and practice approach to maximise independence, health and wellbeing and reduce the need for Adult Social Care
• Work creatively with residents to ensure their safety and independence
• Raise awareness in the area and develop valuable links for the team
• Support other Therapists and Community Care Officers
• Provide information and advice to enable an individual to participate safely in daily life, including grading of tasks and adapting environments
• Specialise in an area such as Moving and Handling, BiA, AMP or Occupational Therapy practice education

• HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
• Full driving licence and regular access to a vehicle
• At least two years post‑qualifying experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Knowledge and experience in the social care sector
• Experience completing assessments and making recommendations
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

• Knowledge of Care Act 2014
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2005

We welcome applications from candidates who are UK residents with established proof of right to work. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

Disability‑Confident Employer – we guarantee an interview to any candidate disclosing a disability once they meet the minimum criteria for the post.

Safeguarding and DBS – this role requires a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Driving – you will need the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, using your own transport or a company car.

English fluency – ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential.