Occupational Therapist

Kent County Council; Kings Hill; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction program

Ongoing training

Personal development plan

Job summary

Kent County Council's Short Term Pathways Occupational Therapy Teams are fast-paced, creative and highly collaborative, helping people return home safely after ill health, hospital admission or a stay in care. We are seeking an inspiring Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist to lead and develop a skilled team of OTs and Assessment Officers, shaping practice and driving performance in West Kent.

You will work with Social Care, Health Discharge and enablement services to maximise independence

Qualifications

• Registered HCPC occupational therapist with current UK practice.
• Experience leading OT teams in social care or health settings.
• Strong assessment and enabling approach with independence focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the West Kent Short Term Pathways OT team.
• Collaborate with Health Discharge and Social Care colleagues.
• Deliver person-centred assessments and interventions in people’s homes.
• Ensure high-quality practice and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Clinical supervision

Communication

Occupational therapy

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist

Tools

Moving and handling equipment

Job description

Are you ready to make a real difference to people's lives at a pivotal moment in their recovery? At Kent County Council, Occupational Therapy is recognised as a vital service that empowers people to live well, regain confidence and do the things that matter most to them. Our Short Term Pathways Occupational Therapy Teams are fast-paced, creative and highly collaborative, supporting people to return home safely following a period of ill health, hospital admission or stay in a care setting.

We are looking for an inspiring and motivated Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist to join our West Kent Short Term Pathways Team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and support a skilled team of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assessment Officers, helping to shape excellent day-to-day clinical practice and drive positive team performance.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with Short Term Pathways Social Care colleagues, Health Discharge teams, Kent Enablement at Home, Community Health Services and Social Care Occupational Therapy Teams. Together, you will take a coordinated, preventative, and person-centred approach to maximising independence, reducing the need for long-term care and helping people achieve meaningful outcomes in their own homes.

You will be supported to thrive from day one. We offer an excellent induction, ongoing training, and meaningful opportunities to develop your leadership and management skills. You will also be able to build specialist expertise in moving and handling, enablement approaches, specialist equipment, and major adaptations, ensuring the people we support receive high-quality, personalised interventions that genuinely improve lives. With regular individual supervision from the Operational Manager and a tailored personal development plan, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career, share your expertise and be the best you can be within Kent.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Occupational Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.