Occupational Therapist

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Job summary

A local authority in Ipswich is looking for Occupational Therapists to join their Home First team. Responsibilities include conducting assessments and supporting adults to enhance their independence. The role offers full-time and part-time options with flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries ranging from £37,280 to £47,054. Join a supportive team dedicated to empowering the community.

Benefits

Up to 29 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Career development opportunities

Performance-related pay progression

Qualifications

• A relevant Occupational Therapy qualification and an HCPC registration.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality assessments of adults' needs.
• Explore creative options to promote independence.
• Support adults with complex needs to maximize their potential.

Skills

Occupational Therapy qualification

HCPC registration

Job description

- Suffolk County Council
- Address: Hamilton House, Lowestoft, NR32 1DE - Hybrid
- Salary: £37,280 - £47,054 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Hours: Full time or part time hours available
- Contract: Permanent

Job role available:
Post 1: Full time 37 hours grade 5 Home First, Waveney Team based in Lowestoft.
Post 2: Part time 18.5 hours grade 5 Home First, Waveney Team based in Lowestoft.

Please clearly indicate on your application which post(s) you are applying for.

At Suffolk County Council, we recognise that our staff are our greatest asset, and we strive to support them to be the best they can be.
When you join the Adult Social Care service as an Occupational Therapist, you will carry out high-quality assessments of adults' physical, psychological and environmental needs, and explore creative options to promote independence, wellbeing and choice.
You will work with a wide range of adults and their carers living in the community with complex needs, to support them in a variety of ways to maximise their potential, providing a role that is both fascinating and rewarding as well as challenging.
The aim of our services is to focus on early intervention, recovery, and enabling people to live healthy and independent lives at home for as long as possible.

We are committed to offering you flexible working options and benefits such as:
- part time hours
- permanent and temporary posts
- flexible working and hybrid working options
- 6 protected days to undertake CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
- extra support during the first year of employment (ASYE) for Newly Qualified
- strong and diverse training offer
- supportive and experienced teams
- opportunities for development and career progression across the council
- inclusive and creative culture.

Appointing you as an Occupational Therapist at either:
- Newly Qualified (Grade 5) level at £37,280 per annum (rising to experienced after completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
- Experienced (Grade 5) level at £38,220 - £40,777 per annum.
- Senior (Grade 6) level at £41,502 - £47,054 per annum.

You will need:
A relevant Occupational Therapy qualification and an HCPC registration.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (Word).If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The teams

These posts are within Homefirst which is Suffolk County Councils inhouse reablement service providing a short-term period of reablement and is key in Pathway 1 and support for people on discharge from hospital. This is a great opportunity for Occupational Therapists to use their skills within this service, supporting people to reach their maximum potential with other professionals within health and social care including other therapists, social workers and the Homefirst Reablement Support Workers.

Empowering Everyone
We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

To find out more
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Fiona Smith by emailing [e-mail] or calling 07872 421566.

How to apply
Please read the relevant Job and Person Profile (JPP) below before applying for this job opportunity.
- G5 - Occupational Therapist
Upload your CV (Curriculum Vitae) and complete the short online application form.
Please note: Without a CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing: [e-mail] or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 31 August 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:


up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day


Plus lots more!


If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).