Occupational Therapist

NHS Jobs; Reigate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey County Council, via NHS Jobs, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support children and young people with disabilities. Previous experience in paediatric occupational therapy is welcomed but not essential; transferable skills from adult services, health, education, community or other social care settings are encouraged.

A mandatory enhanced DBS check for regulated activity and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks are required.

Job description

Additional Information

Previous experience within children's occupational therapy is welcomed but is not essential. We also encourage applications from Occupational Therapists with transferable skills and experience gained in adult services, health, education, community or other social care settings. 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. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and candidates will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. If you are passionate about helping children and young people with disabilities achieve greater independence and reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 01.11.2026 with interviews planned to follow. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the attached job description and visit 'Our Life at Surrey' to get an insight into working at Surrey.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

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 East Surrey subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year.

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the 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.