Social Care Practitioner (5 Posts)
| Posting date: | 21 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 May 2026 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9470 |
Summary
Five fixed term (one year) Social Care Practitioners Posts (Occupational Therapy long term Team) due to finite funding
We are seeking experienced and motivated social care practitioners to work on a short-term piece of work addressing the backlog of non-complex Occupational Therapy waiting list assessments.
You must have a proven track record of working with adults in the community to enhance independence in activities in daily living in a Local Authority environment and have previous experience of Occupational Therapy interventions taking a strength based and client centred approach. This may include equipment solutions, minor and major adaptations, rehousing and partnership working with Housing and Health teams.
It is essential that the successful candidates can work efficiently, effectively and manage their workload proactively with weekly allocations of work under the supervision of Occupational Therapy senior colleagues including senior practitioners and service managers. Timely and accurate recording and excellent communication skills are required.
Induction and associated training will be provided.
The following posts are available.
- 3 Social Care Practitioner posts in the North of the county covering Chesterfield, Northeast Derbyshire and Bolsover.
- 1 Social Care Practitioner post covering Erewash area, with the expectation, if required, to also work in South Derbyshire and Amber Valley.
- 1 Social Care practitioner post covering High Peak, with the expectation, if required, to work in the Derbyshire Dales.
What you will bring:
- Have knowledge and experience of working within a person centred, holistic and strengths-based way.
- Have knowledge and experience in assessing a person’s activities of daily living.
- Have knowledge and experience of physical, learning disabilities and/or mental health conditions and the impact on activities of daily living.
- Have knowledge and experience of equipment and adaptation solutions.
- Have the ability to manage and prioritise your casework.
- Have good communication skills and the ability to form positive relationships with a wide range of partners, professionals and agencies.
- Have good IT skills, time management skills and be highly motivated. Experience of Mosaic recording system is desirable.
- Have an understanding of statutory legislation that underpins Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention in adult social care and health.
- Be a reflective practitioner with a commitment to supervision and development working within relevant codes of conduct.
- Have knowledge and/or experience of safeguarding principles and how these are embedded in everyday practice.
- Ability to travel for home visits.
What we offer:
- Supportive and welcoming Occupational Therapy teams who are committed to providing an excellent service.
- Flexible working.
- Caseload management and regular supervision from experienced Occupational Therapists.
- Regular peer support.
- Developed and positive working relationships with Health and Housing partners.
- Mileage allowance.
Secondments will be considered but prior agreement from line managers is required.
For an informal discussion about these posts please contact Theresa Bufton, Anne Clarke and Claire Munson, service managers.