Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,380 to £45,850 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Wealden District Council, Hailsham, BN27 2AX |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | East Sussex County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2427 |
Summary
Are you ready to make a meaningful and positive impact on another person’s life? If so, apply now!
East Sussex County Council is committed to supporting residents to live safely and independently within their own homes. We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our Housing Adaptations Team, working collaboratively across housing and social care to deliver practical solutions that make a real difference to people’s lives.
You will be responsible for undertaking person-centred functional assessments in people’s homes and recommending appropriate housing adaptations to promote independence, safety and wellbeing. This includes both minor and major adaptations funded through Disabled Facilities Grants and other local authority funding streams. You will also be responsible for completing housing needs assessment to provide recommendations to support housing decisions ensuring individuals are matched to accommodation that meets their long-term needs.
We are looking for candidates who have:
An Occupational Therapy qualification and registration with the professional regulatory body
Communication skills including report writing, liaising with members of the public, managers, and other agencies
Ability to plan and organise a varied workload for self and others, working to short deadlines within community settings
Experience of operating under pressure where demand is constant and priorities need to be set/reviewed
Ability to use initiative and take responsibility
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
East Sussex County Council is committed to supporting residents to live safely and independently within their own homes. We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our Housing Adaptations Team, working collaboratively across housing and social care to deliver practical solutions that make a real difference to people’s lives.
You will be responsible for undertaking person-centred functional assessments in people’s homes and recommending appropriate housing adaptations to promote independence, safety and wellbeing. This includes both minor and major adaptations funded through Disabled Facilities Grants and other local authority funding streams. You will also be responsible for completing housing needs assessment to provide recommendations to support housing decisions ensuring individuals are matched to accommodation that meets their long-term needs.
We are looking for candidates who have:
An Occupational Therapy qualification and registration with the professional regulatory body
Communication skills including report writing, liaising with members of the public, managers, and other agencies
Ability to plan and organise a varied workload for self and others, working to short deadlines within community settings
Experience of operating under pressure where demand is constant and priorities need to be set/reviewed
Ability to use initiative and take responsibility
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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