Children's Occupational Therapist

About the Role

Every child deserves the opportunity for participation and inclusion, to live in a home environment that supports and enables them to do the things that matter most to them, and their families. As a Senior Children's Occupational Therapist, you'll make that possible by working in partnership with children, parents, and carers to remove barriers and create safe, supportive spaces. You'll listen, assess and act - providing tailored advice, specialist equipment, and home adaptations that make a real difference.

Whether it's enabling a child to access essential facilities at home or helping parents feel confident in providing safe care, your work will transform everyday challenges into opportunities for independence and choice. This is a role where your expertise really counts. You'll manage complex cases, balancing risk and safeguarding while keeping the child's needs and aspirations at the centre. You'll collaborate with a wide network of professionals and partners to deliver solutions that work for families.

And as a senior member of the team, you'll share your knowledge, supporting and mentoring colleagues and students so they can develop too. Our countywide Children's Occupational Therapy service is built on partnership. We work alongside families and the multidisciplinary team around the child to create safe, supportive environments where children can flourish. You'll join a well‑established, passionate team within the Children with Disabilities Resources service, alongside the Children's Crisis Service and Outreach teams - together making a lasting impact and ensuring no one is left behind.

We'll support you every step of the way with learning opportunities, supervision, and a culture that encourages creativity and innovation. Because when you're empowered, so are the children and families you serve.

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registered
• Experience in children's social care occupational therapy or any other children's occupational therapy experience
• Valid UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel across a wide geographical area of Surrey
• 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

• Starting salary of £24,607 based on working 18.5 hours per week (pro‑rate to £47,884)
• Permanent part‑time role for 18.5 hours per week, with one day on Wednesday
• Two office bases:
  Woodhatch Place, Reigate and Victoria Gate, Woking; hybrid role involving visiting children's homes and working from own home or council offices as required
• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• Generous local government salary‑related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub with a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• Chance to make a real difference to the lives of residents