Community Occupational Therapist — Independence & Wellbeing

Leicestershire County Council; Leicester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Employer

Flexible working options

hybrid working

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Tailored Individual Care Team. You will assess and intervene to promote independence, safety and wellbeing, managing a varied caseload including complex and high-risk cases.

You will need HCPC registration, a recognised OT qualification, and experience in community settings. The role supports flexible/hybrid working and requires a full driving licence.

Qualifications

• Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and HCPC registration.
• Experience in social care or community OT setting with knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Advanced knowledge of OT interventions including moving and handling, equipment provision, and adaptations.
• Ability to undertake complex assessments, risk management and safeguarding decisions.
• Strong clinical reasoning and professional judgement; capable of working autonomously.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and partnership working skills.
• Experience supporting and developing others within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise a varied caseload including complex and high-risk cases.
• Undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments and deliver interventions to promote independence and safety.
• Work with individuals, families and partners to identify practical solutions.
• Demonstrate safeguarding and mental capacity decision making in urgent situations.

Skills

OT qualification

HCPC registration

Social care experience

Moving & handling

Advanced assessment skills

Clinical reasoning

Autonomous working

Communication & negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Tailored Individual Care Team. You will assess and intervene to promote independence, safety and wellbeing, managing a varied caseload including complex and high-risk cases.

You will need HCPC registration, a recognised OT qualification, and experience in community settings. The role supports flexible/hybrid working and requires a full driving licence.