Occupational Therapist

Oxfordshire County Council; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Oxfordshire is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join its Adult Social Care team. This role involves delivering essential services to help residents maintain their independence and health within the community. Candidates should possess HCPC registration, strong communication skills, and a commitment to creative, person-centered solutions. The organization offers generous holidays, career development, and support for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Up to 33 days holiday p.a.

Local Government pension scheme

Relocation package up to £8,000

Continuous Professional Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have HCPC registration as a qualified Occupational Therapist.
• Driven to find creative solutions that empower individuals.
• Respectful of diverse backgrounds and committed to equality.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of Adult Social Care to deliver services.
• Help residents stay fit, healthy, and independent.
• Lead community initiatives in adult social care.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Strong communication

Self-leadership

Empathy and understanding

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration

Job description

Help us deliver our vision for adult social care in Oxfordshire

About us

At Oxfordshire County Council, you do not just work for us… you learn, grow, and thrive with us.

Whatever your career aspirations are in adult social care, we are here to support and empower you to lead your growth from the front.

Combined with a passion to do adult social care differently, our vision empowers you to play a lead role in helping people stay fit, healthy and independent in their communities for as long as possible and to deliver a genuine tailor‑made approach to care.

• freedom to do your role with an approach that supports The Oxfordshire Way.
• Job swap opportunities to explore different areas of adult social care.
• Stable leadership support and mentorship, with regular group and 1:1 supervision.
• Continuous opportunities to develop through the organisation.

Because we know that when you thrive, the people you work with thrive.

A combination of remote, face to face and office‑based working is expected depending on the needs of the people supported.

About the role

The role will be to work as part of Adult Social Care to help deliver services to the people of Oxfordshire. We have Occupational Therapist positions available in the Review Team.

About you

You are…

• Always learning as a qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration and natural entrepreneurial qualities.
• Driven to do things differently to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person.
• Willing to take responsibility, you are a self‑leader with the ambition to lead your community in different areas of adult social care.
• Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals’ qualities, abilities, and diverse backgrounds.
• Advocating forequality and integrity in all you do, and with your strong communication skills you work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome.
• Passionate about following the professional standards HC1 of RCOT.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Calum Finch (Review Team Manager) at [e-mail].

Our Rewards & Benefits

• Up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays – Option to ‘buy’ additional days.
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%.
• Relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 to cover reimbursement of expenses for newly appointed employees (conditions apply in line with Council Policy).
• Regular weekly and monthly formal and informal support and supervision.
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel.
• Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a PEP BIA or AMHP.
• Learn more here: Our benefits | Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk).

Our commitment to:

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion>

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability‑Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi‑time, full‑time and part‑time working, job‑sharing, nine‑day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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