Occupational Therapist

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicestershire LE3 8RA
Salary: £33,129 - £44,109 per annum (pro rata for part-time) Plus Market Premia of £3,300 for Grade 11
Working Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 21st October 2026
Interviews: TBC

Do you want to be part of a team that empowers people to maximise their independence, choice and control?

Occupational Therapy aims to promote independence by helping individuals build on their existing strengths and abilities while developing the confidence and skills needed for essential daily living activities. Working collaboratively with family members, carers, and wider support networks, Occupational Therapists identify practical and sustainable solutions that support long-term wellbeing. The service focuses on promoting dignity, choice, and control in everyday life, alongside providing specialist moving and handling assessments, advice, and interventions. Through tailored Occupational Therapy support, individuals are enabled to overcome barriers to participation, improve their quality of life, and achieve greater independence in their daily activities.    
 

About the Role 

The Occupational Therapy Tailored Individual Care Team is a specialist service within Leicestershire County Council's wider Occupational Therapy Service. We are a small, supportive team of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy focused Community Support Workers who are passionate about helping people maximise their independence, maintain choice and control, and achieve meaningful outcomes in their daily lives. 

Using a strengths-based and person-centred approach, we support people to build on what matters most to them. Working closely with individuals, families, care providers and partner organisations, we identify practical solutions that enhance independence, improve wellbeing and enable people to live safely and confidently, helping to reduce or prevent the need for long-term formal care.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist with excellent assessment and moving and handling skills to join our specialist team. 
 
You will manage and prioritise a varied caseload, including complex and high-risk situations, undertaking comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments and delivering interventions that promote independence, safety and wellbeing. 

An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement

About You

To apply for this role, you must demonstrate:

• A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and current HCPC registration
• Experience of working within a social care or community Occupational Therapy setting, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation and practice
• Advanced knowledge of Occupational Therapy interventions, including moving and handling, equipment provision, minor and major adaptations
• Proven ability to undertake complex assessments, risk management and decision-making, including safeguarding and mental capacity and the ability to respond effectively in urgent situations, delivering timely and proportionate interventions 
• Strong clinical reasoning and professional judgement, with the confidence to work autonomously and prioritise a varied and fast-paced workload
• Excellent communication, negotiation and partnership working skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and work across multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience of supporting and developing others, providing guidance, sharing expertise and contributing to high-quality team practice

You will require a valid full driving licence or access to a vehicle for this position.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. 

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer. 

Interested in Flexible Working? 

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.  

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Lucy Smith - Team Manager, OT Tailored Individual Care Team
Telephone: 0116 305 1438
Email: Lucy.smith@leics.gov.uk 

How to Apply 

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. 

 If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.  

 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

 If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.  

 By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. 

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. 

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
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