Occupational Therapist

NHS Jobs; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey County Council is seeking a HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist to join a social care MDT, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and sensory impairments. You will conduct person-centred OT assessments and apply relevant legislation.

Role may involve travel across a wide geographical area and requires an enhanced DBS check. This is a TUPE-transfer role from Surrey County Council in the context of local government reorganisation.

Qualifications

• Background in occupational therapy in a social care setting.
• Experience with learning disabilities, autism or sensory impairments.
• Ability to perform person-centred OT assessments.
• Familiarity with moving and handling equipment.
• Understanding of the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.

Skills

OT assessment experience

Social care multidisciplinary

Person-centred approach

Moving and handling familiarity

Knowledge of Care Act

Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act

Education

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

Please see above and below for complete information about this great opportunity with Surrey County Council.

• Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Lived or worked experience with individuals with learning disabilities, autism and / or sensory impairments
• 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

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to new authorities in April 2027. This role is currently employed by Surrey County Council and will remain so until then. If you are employed by Surrey County Council on 1 April 2027, your employment will transfer under TUPE arrangements to one of the new councils, with your current terms and conditions protected. The provisional allocation for this post is West Surrey Council subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year.

Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area.

Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 01/11/2026 with interviews planned for week of 09/11/2026.

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidence you meet them minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.