Suffolk County Council is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their Adult Social Care service.
The successful candidate will carry out high-quality assessments of adults physical, psychological and environmental needs, and explore creative options to promote independence, wellbeing and choice.
You will work with a wide range of adults and their carers living in the community with complex needs, to support them in a variety of ways to maximise their potential, providing a role that is both fascinating and rewarding as well as challenging.
The aim of our services is to focus on early intervention, recovery, and enabling people to live healthy and independent lives at home for as long as possible.
We offer flexible working options and benefits, including:
* part time hours
* permanent and temporary posts
* flexible working and hybrid working options
* 6 protected days to undertake CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
* extra support during the first year of employment (ASYE) for Newly Qualified
* strong and diverse training offer
* supportive and experienced teams
* opportunities for development and career progression across the council
* inclusive and creative culture
To be considered for this role, you will need a relevant Occupational Therapy qualification and an HCPC registration.
The teams are multidisciplinary teams that are working towards offering a seamless health and social care service to customers with long term needs in a locality.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In return, youll enjoy:
* up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
* membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
* performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
* training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
* a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
* diverse and active staff networks
* flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Please note that the closing date for applications is 11:30pm, Thursday 30 October 2025.
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