Senior Occupational Therapist

Posting date:	04 December 2025
Salary:	£42,839.00 to £46,142.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£42839.00 - £46142.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	18 December 2025
Location:	Leeds, LS7 3LT
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	F0100-25-0017

Summary

To see the full job description and to apply for this role, please click the link under "supporting links" on the right hand side to apply on the Leeds City Council jobs website. Job title:Senior Occupational Therapist Salary:PO3 £42,839- £46,142 per annum Hours:18.5 Hours Contract:Temporary part Time to cover maternity leave Location:Tech North LS7 Do you wantto be part of the Childrens Occupational Therapy team working in the Child Health and Disability Service in Leeds? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the Child Health & Disability Team. You will play a key role in reducing the barriers experienced by Children and Young People with a Disability in their own homes. Leeds City Council isone of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody ourcouncil valuesandambitions. About you As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will bring to the role: You will have a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC. With a special interest in Paediatrics, experience working with children and families would be an advantage. Experience in the provision of specialist equipment, major adaptations and moving and handling is essential. You will be a problem solver, develop positive relationships and make sound judgements, have excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player. You will be a confident communicator with a can-do approach. You will be motivated and a critical thinker with the ability to understand the needs of children and families. You will be supportive and ambitious with excellent organisational skills. You will be keen to share your knowledge and skills to develop others. You will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, supporting our Child Friendly vision for Leeds to be the best city in the UK and the best city for children and young people to grow up in. About the role You will play a key role in reducing the barriers experienced by Children and Young People with health and disability needs in their own homes. You will be joining a highly motivated and committed team working with Social Workers and multi-agency colleagues. We will offer supervision and support for continuous professional development. As Child Friendly Leeds our vision is for Leeds to be the best city in the UK and the best city for children and young people to grow up in. Through our vision and obsessions, we invest in children and young people to help build an increasingly prosperous and successful city. We aim to improve outcomes for all our children whilst recognising the need for outcomes to improve faster for children and young people from vulnerable and deprived backgrounds. Childrens Occupational therapy in Leeds is underpinned by a culture of restorative practice and working with our children and families. What we offer you We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including: a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities a range ofstaff benefitsto help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further How to apply Apply for this job online. Please complete the online application form Read our guidancefor further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application. If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Jane Fisher or Miranda Chalmers, Occupational Therapy Team Managers. Call 0113 378 5140 or emailchad.ot.team.managers@leeds.gov.uk A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Childrens or Adults barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read ourrecruitment of ex-offenders policy. We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people. This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through theSkilled Worker visaroute before applying.To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying. Job Description Job Purpose:Under the general direction of a Team Manager to provide a high quality and comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to disabled adults, children and young people, carers and community in accordance with the organisational needs, policy and practices of the Directorate and within statutory guidelines The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities within the City Councils Policies and Procedures, in particular the Council Policies on Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, and also within the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Code of Practice. This is an experienced Occupational Therapy role with specific responsibilities for managing a caseload of higher levels of challenge and complexity, which will include assessment and management of risk and to provide casework advice, support and guidance to other team members Responsibilities for Grade: Core Responsibilities To undertake a range of complex Occupational Therapy assessments. Assessments should have an occupational focus and aim to reduce barriers to inclusion. To undertake re-enablement assessments which have an occupational emphasis. To be responsible for the care planning for the whole process. To manage and monitor a workload of complex and diverse cases within the parameters of agreed policies and practices together with professional guidance and support from team managers to safeguard and promote the welfare of individuals, families and carers. To develop, implement and review outcome focussed Occupational Therapy intervention to meet assessed needs and promote independent well-being and inclusion within delegated levels of responsibility. To identify specialist housing needs of disabled people and their families and support them in accessing suitable housing/adaptations To organise work activities taking account of the need to prioritise tasks and responsibilities ensuring statutory legislation and service priorities are met. To provide written and verbal reports which are concise, informative and based on analysis of complex evidence, for example, recommendations for major adaptations and specialist/bespoke equipment. To complete moving and handling and hoist training, and then carry out complex moving and handling assessments, and provide subsequent advice and training to disabled people, carers and staff as appropriate. To carry out complex moving and handling assessments, make appropriate recommendations for specific equipment, to reduce the risk for carers. To deliver, fit and collect equipment as appropriate, including necessary moving and handling of equipment. Following assessment provide/recommend complex and bespoke services to disabled adults, older people, children and young people which remove barriers to social inclusion, to improve quality of life for disabled people and their carers. To obtain the views of the disabled person during the assessment process and take into account their views when making recommendations for service provision. To take a lead for the enhanced screening of new referrals and people already in receipt of services. To provide comprehensive knowledge of specialist equipment and complex adaptations to users, carers and less experienced members of the team. To provide expert advice, support and guidance on casework to less experienced team members, both registered and unregistered. To provide support and professional supervision to new graduate OTs, OTs and unregistered staff and to ensure the person achieves the appropriate skills and competencies. To attend regular personal and professional Supervision with identified Supervisor. To provide practice education for OT students, including student placements and other student related activities. To maintain up to date accurate case notes and other records, write reports as required. To assist with recruitment and selection of new graduate OTs, Community OTs and unregistered staff. To contribute to the promotion of improved outcomes for individuals, families, carers and groups from diverse and disadvantaged communities. To use management information systems, keep them up to date and be able to provide concise and accurate information about circumstances and plans within the requirements of data protection. To be responsible for analysing information to support the ongoing needs of service users, their families and carers. To work with other services within the council to deliver efficient and effective solutions to barriers faced by disabled people. To work to the prescribed standards for service provision and maintain performance and develop practice and experience in line with personal targets as agreed with line manager through supervision and appraisal To disseminate knowledge and contribute to the delivery of a high standard of service.