Overview
The starting salary for this permanent, part-time role is £24,607 based on working 18.50 hours per week, pro-rata to £47,884. We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team, providing professional occupational therapy to children, young people and families living in Surrey. This role is for 18.5 hours per week, one day of which will be Wednesday. The team has two office bases, one in Woodhatch Place, Reigate and the other in Victoria Gate, Woking. This is a community-based hybrid role that will involve visiting children in their homes, working from your own home, and/or using any other Surrey County Council offices as required.
The job is in the Children with Disabilities Resources service, within the countywide Children’s Occupational Therapy service, and you will join a well-established, passionate team. We will support you with learning opportunities, supervision, and a culture that encourages creativity and innovation.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Children’s Occupational Therapist, you’ll:
* work in partnership with children, parents, and carers to remove barriers and create safe, supportive spaces
* listen, assess and act by providing tailored advice, specialist equipment, and home adaptations
* enable a child to access essential facilities at home and help parents feel confident in providing safe care
* manage complex cases, balancing risk and safeguarding while keeping the child’s needs and aspirations at the centre
* collaborate with a wide network of professionals and partners to deliver solutions that work for families
* share knowledge as a senior member of the team, mentoring colleagues and students
You’ll join a countywide service built on partnership with families and the multidisciplinary team around the child to create safe, supportive environments where children can flourish.
Requirements
* 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 driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel across a wide geographical area
Benefits
* 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
* A 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
* An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
* Learning and development hub with resources
* Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
Application
Before submitting your application, please read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook. To be considered for shortlisting, your application must clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:
* Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration
* Experience in children’s social care Occupational Therapy or other children’s Occupational Therapy experience
Surrey has urban and rural areas and applicants will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle, and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments will be made for applicants with a disability or long-term health condition where needed.
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. For an informal discussion please contact Abbie Lewis or Keir Fuller via email at Abigail.lewis@surreycc.gov.uk or Keir.fuller@surreycc.gov.uk. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 30 April 2026 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR): Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment: we are a disability confident employer which guarantees an interview if you have a disclosed disability and meet the minimum criteria. We support you with any adjustments needed to join our team.
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