Occupational Therapist - Social Care Qualified
Permanent | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom
Posted On 26/01/2026
Job Information
Work Experience 4-5 years
Social / NGO / Health & Care
City Dilwyn
Province Herefordshire
Postal Code HR4
Job Description
Permanent role with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
* Herefordshire Council is recruiting HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists to join the Independent Living Service.
* The role focuses on enabling adults to achieve independence, maintain quality of life, and participate fully in daily activities through person-centred, strengths-based interventions.
* The post-holder will work across Herefordshire in collaboration with social care, health, housing, and external agencies, delivering holistic occupational therapy services in a range of community settings.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
* Undertake statutory, strengths-based Occupational Therapy assessments for adults with diverse health conditions.
* Identify risks, barriers, and strengths to promote independence and wellbeing.
* Develop and implement personalised, meaningful intervention programmes.
* Provide early intervention and prevention strategies to reduce escalation of care needs.
* Work autonomously in fixed, field, or flexible roles using a person-centred approach.
* Facilitate provision of aids, equipment, home adaptations, and technology-enabled solutions.
* Collaborate with families, carers, and multi-disciplinary teams to support care planning.
* Supervise junior staff and contribute to service development and improvement.
* Maintain professional standards and compliance with HCPC regulations and relevant legislation.
Skills/Experience:
* HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with relevant post-qualification experience.
* Proven ability to manage a varied caseload and deliver person-centred interventions.
* Strong assessment and analytical skills, including functional, social, and environmental evaluations.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational abilities.
* Experience in adult social care, prevention, and enablement-focused practice.
* Ability to work independently and within multi-disciplinary teams.
* Knowledge of legislation and best practice relevant to adult social care and occupational therapy.
* Commitment to professional development and continuous service improvement.
* Experience in supervising or mentoring junior staff is advantageous.
Additional Information:
* Location: Plough Lane, Hereford, HR4 0LE.
* Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, flexible working available.
* Benefits: LGPS pension, 31 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, career progression, professional membership fee support, retail and leisure perks.
* Closing date: 02 February 2026.
* Interview date: 09 February 2026 (on-site).
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