Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,380 to £45,850 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | County Hall, Lewes, BN7 1UE |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | East Sussex County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2286 |
Summary
Are you ready to make a meaningful and positive impact on another person’s life?
If you are, then you might be well suited to a career in Adult Social Care. Some experience providing services across a variety of client groups in health and social care is preferred and you must have a desire to make a difference.
You can make a real transformation to a person’s life, visiting them in the community and completing specialist assessments. You will be assessing people in line with the Care Act and be a pivotal role in the well-being agenda, informing the interventions needed to meet people and carers needs. You will manage and reduce risks, allowing people to remain as safe as possible in the community. You will use a range of solutions including daily living equipment, moving and handling equipment, seating, minor housing adaptations, joint working with partner agencies and so much more.
We are looking for candidates who:
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.
Experience of operating under pressure where demand is constant and priorities need to be set/reviewed.
Ability to use initiative and take responsibility.
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
If you are, then you might be well suited to a career in Adult Social Care. Some experience providing services across a variety of client groups in health and social care is preferred and you must have a desire to make a difference.
You can make a real transformation to a person’s life, visiting them in the community and completing specialist assessments. You will be assessing people in line with the Care Act and be a pivotal role in the well-being agenda, informing the interventions needed to meet people and carers needs. You will manage and reduce risks, allowing people to remain as safe as possible in the community. You will use a range of solutions including daily living equipment, moving and handling equipment, seating, minor housing adaptations, joint working with partner agencies and so much more.
We are looking for candidates who:
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.
Experience of operating under pressure where demand is constant and priorities need to be set/reviewed.
Ability to use initiative and take responsibility.
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
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