Level 1 Occupational Therapist Children with Disabilities Team
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £35,412 to £39,152 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Sleaford, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Title: Level 1 Occupational Therapist Children with Disabilities Team
Working Pattern: Full time, permanent
Salary: £35,412 - £39,152
Location: Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Closing Date: 29 March 2026
Interviews: 8 April 2026
About the Role
You will join an enthusiastic countywide team supporting the children and young people with disabilities in Lincolnshire through the promotion of independence, skill acquisition and support for care provision. Using the PEOP model we provide support through provision of advice, equipment and recommendations for adaptations supporting children, young people and their carers in the home environment. For us, great work starts with great people; those who enjoy being part of a dynamic team, working closely with colleagues across health and social care. We are looking for occupational therapists who can bring their individual style, skills and aptitude to this role.
We value the benefits of transferable skills and a lack of experience of this area of work should not prevent you considering applying for this role. We are forward-thinking, passionate about the work we do and the difference we can make. We are committed to supporting occupational therapy students; actively building links with the local universities both as placement educators and as guest lecturers. We have team members who are involved in promoting occupational therapy at county and national level; working to promote good practice. These activities reflect our drive to provide a high-quality, evidence-based service.
About You
You will be a qualified Occupational Therapist (MSc OT /BSc OT / Dip COT) with current HCPC registration. We welcome applications from positive, enthusiastic practitioners seeking to develop your skills and knowledge. Working to support children and their families, you will elicit the voice of the child, promoting their active participation indecision-making. If you are committed to providing a safe child-focused service working in partnership with multiple agencies and stakeholders, then we would welcome your application. Please note for this role you must hold a full driving license and have access to a car. Mileage will be paid.
About our offer
We will offer you an in-depth, structured induction, regular high-quality supervision, on-going support and career development. This is achieved through annual appraisals, internal and external CPD opportunities including post-graduate training opportunities, attendance at equipment exhibitions and conferences supported by a role specific training offer. We understand the need for a good a good work/life balance and flexibility, supporting you with opportunities for group ]learning, peer support, team meetings and access to emotional wellbeing support/counselling. We are based in Sleaford and follow Lincolnshire County Council's flexible working policy.
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more.
Applications Close on 29 March 2026 and interviews will be held in person on 8 April 2026 in Sleaford.
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Rachel Cresswell via email Rachel.Cresswell@lincolnshire.gov.uk / 01522 554760.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.
A relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate. More details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Working Pattern: Full time, permanent
Salary: £35,412 - £39,152
Location: Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Closing Date: 29 March 2026
Interviews: 8 April 2026
About the Role
You will join an enthusiastic countywide team supporting the children and young people with disabilities in Lincolnshire through the promotion of independence, skill acquisition and support for care provision. Using the PEOP model we provide support through provision of advice, equipment and recommendations for adaptations supporting children, young people and their carers in the home environment. For us, great work starts with great people; those who enjoy being part of a dynamic team, working closely with colleagues across health and social care. We are looking for occupational therapists who can bring their individual style, skills and aptitude to this role.
We value the benefits of transferable skills and a lack of experience of this area of work should not prevent you considering applying for this role. We are forward-thinking, passionate about the work we do and the difference we can make. We are committed to supporting occupational therapy students; actively building links with the local universities both as placement educators and as guest lecturers. We have team members who are involved in promoting occupational therapy at county and national level; working to promote good practice. These activities reflect our drive to provide a high-quality, evidence-based service.
About You
You will be a qualified Occupational Therapist (MSc OT /BSc OT / Dip COT) with current HCPC registration. We welcome applications from positive, enthusiastic practitioners seeking to develop your skills and knowledge. Working to support children and their families, you will elicit the voice of the child, promoting their active participation indecision-making. If you are committed to providing a safe child-focused service working in partnership with multiple agencies and stakeholders, then we would welcome your application. Please note for this role you must hold a full driving license and have access to a car. Mileage will be paid.
About our offer
We will offer you an in-depth, structured induction, regular high-quality supervision, on-going support and career development. This is achieved through annual appraisals, internal and external CPD opportunities including post-graduate training opportunities, attendance at equipment exhibitions and conferences supported by a role specific training offer. We understand the need for a good a good work/life balance and flexibility, supporting you with opportunities for group ]learning, peer support, team meetings and access to emotional wellbeing support/counselling. We are based in Sleaford and follow Lincolnshire County Council's flexible working policy.
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more.
Applications Close on 29 March 2026 and interviews will be held in person on 8 April 2026 in Sleaford.
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Rachel Cresswell via email Rachel.Cresswell@lincolnshire.gov.uk / 01522 554760.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.
A relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate. More details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.