Job Description Are you an experienced, innovative Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step into a clinical leadership role? If your answer is yes, an opportunity has arisen for a Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist to join the Adult Social Care Hospital Discharge and Community Team. As an Adult Social Care Occupational Therapist, you can make a real difference to a person’s life, providing specialist assessment and meeting eligible needs through equipment provision and reablement. You will be managing a therapy approach with a focus on supporting safe and effective discharge planning for Adults following a period of hospital admission. The role will include assessing Adults in line with the Care Act and will involve using a range of solutions to enhance independence and reduce risks jointly working with partner agencies. East Sussex County Council (ESCC) is working to increase its integrated approach to the delivery of health and social care services. Candidate Criteria Is Listed Below You will need a sound working knowledge and experience of the application of the Care Act, including Mental Capacity Assessment, Safeguarding and Care and Support Planning. You will need experience of using a strengths-based approach, undertaking complex functional assessments, and overseeing the work of others. You will be responsible for risk reduction plans, prescription and authorisation of daily living equipment including minor and major adaptations and clinical supervision of staff. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page. Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams. Interviews will be taking place the week beginning 13 October 2025. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. East Sussex County Council offer extensive training and career development. You will be part of a new project supporting hospital discharges. You will receive regular individualised support and supervision, with access to our extensive training offer that has a real focus on wellbeing and wellness. In return we will offer you a comprehensive induction programme, regular supervision and training and development opportunities together with hybrid / agile working. More information can be found on our benefits page. If you would like to discuss your suitability for this role please call Michelle Crouch on 07827 937223. For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex. About Us Additional Information This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.