Adoption Occupational Therapist

Nottinghamshire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join Adoption East Midlands MDT in a 12-month fixed-term role. You will provide consultation and support to families, social workers and other professionals.

The post requires trauma-informed practice, a strong understanding of sensory needs, and willingness to travel across the D2N2 region. Hybrid working is available, with part-time hours (18.5 per week).

Qualifications

• Experience with trauma-informed practice.
• Strong understanding of sensory needs.
• Willingness to travel across the D2N2 region.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and support to families, social workers and other professionals.
• Contribute to therapeutic support planning.
• Deliver training across Adoption East Midlands and partner agencies.
• Support the MDT's Whole School Approach and multi-agency reflection groups.

Job description

Work Base

Trent Bridge House, West Bridgford, NG2 6BJ

Salary

£39,152 - £44,075 per annum (pro rata)

Type of vacancy

Fixed Term

Work pattern

Part Time

Duration (Months)

12

Hours per week

18.5

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Description / Person Specification

Occupational Therapist JDPS.pdf – 223KB Opens in a new window

Competency Framework

Tier 7b

Number of posts

1

Interview date

22 October 2026

Closing Date

28 September 2026 23:55

The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

Adoption East Midlands is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join its established Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). Since its launch in April 2023, the MDT has provided innovative, trauma-informed support to adopted children and their families, bringing together specialist expertise to improve outcomes and strengthen family relationships.

You will provide consultation and support to families, social workers and other professionals, contribute to therapeutic support planning, and deliver training across Adoption East Midlands and partner agencies. The role also includes supporting the MDT's Whole School Approach, contributing to multi-agency reflection groups, and helping to deliver the Parent and Child Sensory Group for families and their pre school age children.

About You

You will be passionate about supporting adopted children and families, with experience of trauma-informed practice and a strong understanding of sensory needs. We are looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, can think creatively, and is willing to travel across the D2N2 region as required.

We welcome applications from candidates of all ethnic backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Training and Support

We offer regular supervision, ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment. There is an expectation that the successful candidate, if not already equipped with specialist training in sensory attachment intervention (SAI), will train in BUSS (Building Underdeveloped Sensory Systems), and will be willing to commit to undertake BUSS Practicum training over the course of a number of years.

Working With Us

This is an opportunity to be part of a creative and highly supportive team that values collaboration, innovation and reflective practice. Adoption East Midlands has an active Global Majority Staff Support Group, and staff are also encouraged to engage with Nottinghamshire County Council's Black Workers Network.

Contract Information

This post is offered as a fixed-term contract for 12 months. While the MDT currently has short-term funding, we are very optimistic about securing longer-term funding in the future. We hope that the successful candidate will become a valued member of the team and wish to renew their contract period.

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Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.