Description
The starting salary for our Occupational Therapist roles is £46,399 per annum (pro rata for part time).We are looking for Senior Occupational Therapists to register your interest with us in joining one of our friendly teams across Surrey's Adults, Wellbeing, and Health Partnerships Directorate.
Our occupational therapy roles are hybrid, with a mixture of working in the office and from home, aiming for full time staff to be in the office twice a week and part time staff once a week. We are looking for individuals who share our values and are motivated to make a significant and positive difference to the lives of our residents. One small adjustment or improvement by an Occupational Therapist can easily transform someone's quality of life.We have the following Teams/ locations:
Area-based Locality Teams
1. North-West Surrey - Spelthorne (Ashford), Runnymede (Addlestone), Woking, Surrey Heath (Camberley)
2. South-West Surrey - Guildford, Waverley (Godalming)
3. Mid-Surrey - Elmbridge (Weybridge), Epsom and Ewell, Mole Valley (Dorking)
4. East Surrey - Reigate & Banstead, Tandridge (Oxted)
Hospital Teams - Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley), St Peter's Hospital (Chertsey), Royal Surrey County Hospital (Guildford), Epsom General Hospital, East Surrey Hospital (Redhill)
Register your interest
Please click on 'Apply online' at the bottom of this page to complete a brief application form and indicate which teams/locations you would like to be considered for. When any vacancies arise in the teams you have indicated, we will then contact you for a further discussion.Rewards and Benefits
5. 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
6. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
7. Hybrid working, including the ability to work from home
8. A fantastic Adults Academy which will help you to progress in your career.
9. An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
10. Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
11. Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
12. A generous local government salary related pension
13. Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
14. 2 paid volunteering days per year
15. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
16. Relocation allowance of up to £8,000
17. Refer a friend scheme
18. Professional registration fees paid
19. Induction programme for those OTs who are new to Social Care
About our Teams
You will be joining a supportive, skilled and creative team that values work ethic, honesty, and reliability. If you're a pragmatic, driven and creative Occupational Therapist looking to make a difference, this is the place for you. We support residents over 65 and those younger with disabilities, working closely with carers, families, and partner organisations to enable residents to live their best possible life. We are also committed to ensuring carers and family members feel supported, given the vital role they perform in the life of those who matter most to them. About the Role
No two days are the same and this diverse role requires professional experience of assessing for major adaptations, specialised equipment and completing moving and handling risk assessments. Our aim is to support our residents to live meaningful lives within the community, the very essence of occupational therapy.
As a Senior Occupational Therapist you will conduct holistic assessments of social care needs and planning support across a dedicated caseload. Working closely with families, carers and care workers, you'll play a vital role in supporting people from diverse backgrounds, with a wide range of needs.
Using a strength-based approach, you will work alongside a variety of clients who have differing and/or complex needs. Clients may be elderly and frail, experience a learning disability, physical or sensory impairment, or have mental ill health. This diverse role will facilitate your development and equip you with a large range of skills to enable you to undertake frontline holistic occupational therapy practice within a social care setting. You will have the opportunity to put into practice assessments such as the moving and handling risk assessments and intervention, with the aim of supporting and empowering our clients to live meaningful lives within the community.
Joining us you will work closely with your team members, as well as with other organisations and agencies, to provide an integrated service to support vulnerable adults and their carers in a community-based setting. We encourage hybrid working (and to support this you'll be given your own laptop and mobile phone) and you'll be given control of your own diary and time to oversee a diverse range of casework. You'll be seeing clients functioning in their own homes or in residential settings, having opportunities to complete short term equipment interventions or working longer term with clients with mental health, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. We also provide full moving and handling training, as well as access to our equipment store.
Shortlisting CriteriaTo be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
20. Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
21. Experience of working within a social care, health or community focused multi-disciplinary setting
22. Ability to complete person centred and proportionate OT assessments
23. Familiarity with moving and handling equipment such as hoists and stand aids
24. Knowledge of medical conditions and the likely impact on the individual, carer and family
25. Knowledge of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care setting.
26. Substantial post-qualification professional experience and experience of providing professional supervision (support and training to further these skills will be provided)
Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. 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.Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to our roles. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.For an informal discussion, please contact that Adults' Workforce Team at, who will be able to put you in touch with one of our teams.
Our Values
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Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.
Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
27. The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
28. The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
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