Adults Senior Occupational Therapist

NHS; Woking; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization based in Woking seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist to provide holistic assessments and support for vulnerable adults. The position offers a flexible hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave options, professional development resources, and relocation allowance. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and possess 2-3 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

26 days' holiday, increasing with service

Option to buy additional leave days

Local government salary-related pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing discounts

Relocation allowance of up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration with HCPC.
• Experience in a social care, health, or community-focused setting.
• 2-3 years post-qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments of social care needs and planning support.
• Provide integrated service support for vulnerable adults.
• Work with families and carers to enable residents to live meaningful lives.

Skills

Person-centred OT assessments

Moving and handling equipment knowledge

Knowledge of medical conditions

Knowledge of current legislation

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Hoists and stand aids

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about supporting people to live their best lives? Join our caring and committed team. Our Woking Locality Team is looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join their friendly team, based in our brand new office at Victoria Gate in Woking. The team work in a hybrid manner, with a mixture of working in the office and from home, aiming for full-time staff to be in the office 2-3 days per week.

Job responsibilities

This role has a starting salary of £46,399 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week (pro-rata for part-time staff). You will conduct holistic assessments of social care needs and planning support across a dedicated caseload, working closely with families, carers and care workers. You will play a vital role in supporting people from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of needs. You will assess for major adaptations, specialised equipment, and complete moving and handling risk assessments. You will use a strength-based approach and work with clients who may be elderly and frail, have a learning disability, physical or sensory impairment, or mental ill health. The role involves frontline holistic occupational therapy practice within a social care setting, collaborating with teams and partner organisations to enable residents to live meaningful lives in the community. You will have opportunities to undertake short-term equipment interventions or longer-term work in mental health, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities. You will work with your team and other organisations to provide an integrated service to support vulnerable adults and their carers in a community-based setting. The role supports hybrid working (you will be given a laptop and mobile phone) and you’ll have control of your diary to manage a diverse range of casework. Clients are seen in their own homes or in residential settings.

About us

You will be joining a supportive, skilled and creative team that values work ethic, honesty, and reliability. If you are pragmatic, driven and creative and want to make a difference, this is the place for you. We support residents over 65 and those younger with disabilities, working closely with carers, families, and partner organisations to enable residents to live their best possible life. We are committed to ensuring carers and family members feel supported, given their vital role in the lives of those who matter most to them.

The Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 31 days after 5 years’ service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub with access to resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000
• Refer a friend scheme
• Professional registration fees paid
• Induction programme for those OTs who are new to Social Care

Shortlisting Criteria

• Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with HCPC
• Experience of working within a social care, health or community-focused multi-disciplinary setting
• Ability to complete person-centred and proportionate OT assessments
• Familiarity with moving and handling equipment such as hoists and stand aids
• Knowledge of medical conditions and the likely impact on the individual, carer and family
• Knowledge of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care setting
• Substantial post-qualification professional experience and experience of providing professional supervision (support and training to further these skills will be provided)
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel across a wide geographical area (driving to be expected in Surrey)

Job description

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy

Experience

• At least 2-3 years of post-qualification professional experience as an Occupational Therapist

Disclosure and Safeguarding

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required for regulated activity. Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will also be required.

This job advert will close at 23:59 on 30 November 2025, although applications will be reviewed and appointments made on an ongoing basis. Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving to new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1 April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new councils.