Occupational Therapist - Level 3

Golearnleicestershire; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market premia

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking two highly experienced Occupational Therapists to join the OT Intake and Response Team in a countywide, peripatetic role across Leicestershire.

You will provide advanced OT practice in Social Care, including equipment provision, moving and handling, and major and minor adaptations, using professional judgement to deliver timely, proportionate and person-centred solutions across the county.

Qualifications

• Qualified OT with HCPC registration and social care experience.
• Advanced OT interventions knowledge incl. moving and handling and adaptations.
• Ability to undertake complex assessments, risk management and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide countywide OT resource and support across Leicestershire.
• Work across teams and localities to ensure timely OT delivery.
• Autonomous practitioner delivering person-centred solutions and prioritising workload.
• Support and develop others, provide guidance and share expertise.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Negotiation

Partnership working

Decision making under urgency

Education

Occupational Therapy qualification

HCPC registration

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Leicestershire

Salary: £41,259 - £44,109 per annum (pro rata for part time) plus a £3200 market premia applies

Working Hours:37 Hours Per Week

Contract Type:Permanent

Closing Date:Wednesday 4th November 2026

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a role that offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to make a difference across an entire county?

We are seeking two highly experienced Occupational Therapists with significant Social Care experience to join our Occupational Therapy Service in newly created countywide, peripatetic roles. As a key countywide resource, you will bring your expertise to where it is needed most, working across teams and localities to support service delivery ensuring equitable access to Occupational Therapy services for residents across Leicestershire.

About the Role

These newly created posts form part of a countywide OT resource within the OT Intake and Response Team, where demand management for the OT Service begins. As an experienced practitioner, you will work flexibly across Leicestershire, providing additional capacity and expertise to teams according to service need and helping to ensure residents receive timely OT support wherever they live.

The role offers exposure to a diverse range of situations and communities, making it ideal for experienced Occupational Therapists who enjoy variety, autonomy and working across different environments. You will bring advanced knowledge of OT practice within Social Care, including equipment provision, moving and handling, and major and minor adaptations, using your professional judgement to deliver timely, proportionate and person-centred solutions.

You will be a confident autonomous practitioner who can quickly build effective working relationships, manage competing priorities and support colleagues when needed. Strong clinical reasoning, adaptability and a commitment to high-quality practice will be essential to success in this role.

A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

About You

• A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and current HCPC registration.
• Significant experience of working as an OT within social care, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation and practice.
• Advanced knowledge of Occupational Therapy interventions, including moving and handling, equipment provision, minor and major adaptation.
• Proven ability to undertake complex assessments, risk management and decision-making, including safeguarding and mental capacity and the ability to respond effectively in urgent situations, delivering timely and proportionate interventions.
• Strong clinical reasoning and professional judgement, with the confidence to work autonomously and prioritise a varied and fast-paced workload.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and partnership working skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and work across multi-disciplinary teams. With experience of supporting and developing others, providing guidance, sharing expertise and contributing to high-quality team practice.
• Access to a vehicle and a full driving license.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Lauren Taylor - Team Manager, OT Intake and Response Team.

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or

Sheila Stirling – Strategic Service Manager/Principal OT.

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