Adults Senior Occupational Therapist - Elmbridge

Job responsibilities

This role has a starting salary of £47,884 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. This is a full-time position but part-time applications are also welcomed. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join our fantastic Elmbridge Locality team based at Dakota in Weybridge. This role is hybrid, with a mixture of working in the office and from home, aiming for full time staff to be in the office 2-3 days per week. Our Offer to You

26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service

Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave

A generous local government salary related pension

Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year

Paternity, adoption and dependents leave

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing

Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping

A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.

About the Team Working in the Elmbridge Locality Team means being part of a close-knit, supportive, and friendly team. Colleagues are always ready to lend a hand, share knowledge, and provide encouragement, creating a positive and collaborative atmosphere. The team is dedicated to the professional development of all its members, offering ample opportunities through the Surrey County Council training offer, mentorship, and career advancement, ensuring that everyone has the chance to thrive and reach their full potential. Additionally, being part of the Elmbridge Locality Team means making a real difference in the lives of adults in the community. Additionally, the role is both challenging and rewarding, as team members provide a statutory social work service to the community of Elmbridge, aiming to improve the quality of life for those they support. 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. We offer regular supervision to all our staff every month, plus we provide informal support from the wider team. The value of occupational therapists is well recognised within our team, which enables us to fully utilise our skills and strengths to achieve positive outcomes, focussing on what is important to the individuals we work with. Surrey County Council's innovative Smart Working in Occupational Therapy (SWOT) approach was honoured at the national Local Government Chronicle (LGC) awards ceremony, recognising our success in transforming how we manage Occupational Therapy support requests. This achievement highlights the dedication of our teams for the impactful 'Five Steps' programme and our SWOT approach impressed attendees from councils across the UK, sparking requests to learn more about its effective methods. We're excited to see SWOT rolled out more widely across Surrey to support our residents. Now is the time to join Surrey County Council as you will become part of the Number 1 Occupational Therapy services in the country. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Substantial post-qualification professional experience including working within a social care, health or community-focused multi-disciplinary setting

Ability to complete person-centred and proportionate OT assessments

Familiarity with moving and handling equipment such as hoists and stand aids

Knowledge of medical conditions and the likely impact on the individual, carer and family

Knowledge of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care setting.

Experience of providing professional supervision and working on complex cases.

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, 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. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 08/10/2025 with interviews to be confirmed. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Qualifications

Essential

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy

Experience

Essential

• Several years' of experience practising as an Occupational Therapist within a Health or Social Care setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).