Adults Senior Occupational Therapist - Spelthorne
| Posting date: | 15 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £47,884 to £51,175 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 September 2025 |
| Location: | Ashford, Surrey, TW15 3DU |
| Company: | Surrey County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCC/TP/287909/3710_1755271134 |
Summary
This role has a starting salary of £47,884 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week (pro-rata for part-time staff).
Our Spelthorne Locality Team are looking for an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join their friendly team, based in Ashford. The team work in a hybrid manner, 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. Rewards and Benefits- 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), 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
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
We are a professional team made up of Social Care and Occupational Therapy Assistants, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists, and are committed to learning and development, at both an individual and team level. 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. We're thrilled to announce that the Reigate & Banstead Locality Team has won a prestigious LGC Workforce Award for 'Smart Working' in Occupational Therapy! This achievement highlights the dedication of our Team 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 the most innovative Occupational Therapy service in the country. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
- Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Experience of 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.
- Substantial post-qualification professional experience, experience of complex cases and experience of providing professional supervision.
For an informal discussion please contact Katherine Gibbs by telephone on 01932 795292.
This job advert will close at 23:59 on 7th September 2025 although applications will be reviewed, and appointments made, on an on-going basis.
Local Government Reorganisation
Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.
Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.
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
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:
- The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
- 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.