Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2026 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9593 |
Summary
Occupational Therapist in Chesterfield, Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START) - 22 hours and 12 mins per week, permanent.
Are you an Occupational Therapist who enjoys working with short-term clients in the community to support adults to maximise their independence?
Are you a creative problem solver who can work well on their own initiative and within a START team environment?
If so, Derbyshire County Council Adult Social Care and Health wants to hear from you. We are seeking to recruit a person centred, professionally qualified and HCPC registered Occupational Therapist for a permanent full-time contract based at The Arc, covering the Chesterfield area.
You must be able to work autonomously in a multi-disciplinary team and will be supported in your role by a wider network of Occupational Therapists including a dedicated Occupational Therapy Service Manager and dedicated Occupational Therapy Senior Practitioners.
As part of our Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START), you will be required to take a strength-based approach to deliver a proportionate, personalised, safe and sustainable response for local adults, their carers, and families.
A positive approach to risk taking, personal resilience and the ability to contribute to inter-agency and multi-disciplinary approaches, both across the Council and in other statutory bodies, are key to this role.
Occupational Therapists will be recruited at Grade 9 or 11 depending on knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in the recruitment process.
You will:
- Be registered with the HCPC or have applied for registration.
- Have knowledge and/or experience of working within a person centred, holistic and strengths-based way.
- Have knowledge and/or experience in assessing a person’s activities of daily living.
- Have knowledge and/or experience of physical, learning disabilities and/or mental health conditions and the impact on occupational performance.
- Have knowledge and/or 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 partner professionals and agencies.
- Have good time management skills and be highly motivated.
- 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 professional development working within relevant codes of conduct.
- Have knowledge and/or experience of safeguarding principles and how these are embedded in everyday practice.
We offer:
- A supportive and welcoming team who are committed to providing an excellent service.
- Flexible and hybrid working.
- Caseload management and regular supervision from experienced OT managers and Senior Practitioners.
- Regular peer support and communities of practice.
- Support with your professional development with opportunities to progress to senior and management roles.
- Ongoing training and development
- Developed and positive working relationships with OTs in Health Services.
- Generous annual leave, in addition to 8 days statutory bank holidays (pro rata for part time hours)
- Excellent occupational pension scheme
- Employee wellbeing strategy and benefits
- Employee offers and discounts.
- HCPC registration fees reimbursed.
- Mileage allowance.
More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page
Provisional Interview Date: TBC
For more information about the role or an informal chat, please email carla.jervis@derbyshire.gov.uk