Occupational Therapist

Salary

£35,570 - £45,529 per annum (pro rata)

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Part Time

Hours per week

18.5

Work Base

Welbeck House, Ollerton, NG22 9FF

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Description / Person Specification

Occupational Therapist JDPS.pdf – 153KB Competency FrameworkTier 7b

Number of posts

1

Interview date

28 October 2026 Closing Date 21 October 2026 23:55

Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to serving our communities with compassion and care. We believe in the power of people and the importance of supporting individuals to live fulfilling lives. Join us in our mission to promote independence and wellbeing for all.

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in people's lives? As an Occupational Therapist in our Adult Social Care team, you will assess and support individuals with complex needs, helping them to achieve their personal goals. You will play a vital role in promoting independence and enhancing wellbeing through tailored support plans and community resources.

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Conduct thorough occupational therapy assessments to identify individual needs.
• Develop and review support plans that promote independence and wellbeing.
• Identify reablement opportunities and community resources to enhance quality of life.
• Collaborate with local providers and support networks to achieve better outcomes.
• Provide professional advice and support to individuals, their families, and colleagues.
• Undertake safeguarding investigations related to occupational therapy issues.
• Mentor and support less experienced staff, contributing to service development.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• For newly qualified OTs (Band A): Completion or willingness to undertake the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
• For experienced OTs (Band B): At least two years of post-qualification experience in handling complex cases.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to work collaboratively with others.
• High levels of personal drive and commitment to excellent customer care.
• The ability to make sound decisions and solve problems effectively.
• Resilience and adaptability to manage competing demands.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

• A supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and life.
• Comprehensive training and continuous professional development opportunities.
• Generous annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• An excellent occupational pension scheme.
• Access to the latest technology to support your work.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a team that truly makes a difference! If you are a compassionate and creative individual ready to support your community, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us empower individuals to live their best lives!

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact lynn Turner on 0115 8041422 or by email lynn.turner@nottscc.gov.uk.Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.