Occupational Therapist - TIC

Leicestershire County Council; Leicester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Employer

Flexible working options

hybrid working

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Tailored Individual Care Team. You will assess and intervene to promote independence, safety and wellbeing, managing a varied caseload including complex and high-risk cases.

You will need HCPC registration, a recognised OT qualification, and experience in community settings. The role supports flexible/hybrid working and requires a full driving licence.

Qualifications

• Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and HCPC registration.
• Experience in social care or community OT setting with knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Advanced knowledge of OT interventions including moving and handling, equipment provision, and adaptations.
• Ability to undertake complex assessments, risk management and safeguarding decisions.
• Strong clinical reasoning and professional judgement; capable of working autonomously.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and partnership working skills.
• Experience supporting and developing others within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise a varied caseload including complex and high-risk cases.
• Undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments and deliver interventions to promote independence and safety.
• Work with individuals, families and partners to identify practical solutions.
• Demonstrate safeguarding and mental capacity decision making in urgent situations.

Skills

OT qualification

HCPC registration

Social care experience

Moving & handling

Advanced assessment skills

Clinical reasoning

Autonomous working

Communication & negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Job Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicestershire LE3 8RA

Salary: £33,129 - £44,109 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Working Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 16 th October 2026

Interviews: TBC

About The Role

The Occupational Therapy Tailored Individual Care Team is a specialist service within Leicestershire County Council's wider Occupational Therapy Service. We are a small, supportive team of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy focused Community Support Workers who are passionate about helping people maximise their independence, maintain choice and control, and achieve meaningful outcomes in their daily lives.

Using a strengths-based and person-centred approach, we support people to build on what matters most to them. Working closely with individuals, families, care providers and partner organisations, we identify practical solutions that enhance independence, improve wellbeing and enable people to live safely and confidently, helping to reduce or prevent the need for long-term formal care.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist with excellent assessment and moving and handling skills to join our specialist team.

You will manage and prioritise a varied caseload, including complex and high-risk situations, undertaking comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments and delivering interventions that promote independence, safety and wellbeing.

An enhanced with barred list DBS check 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
• Experience of working within a social care or community Occupational Therapy setting, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation and practice
• Advanced knowledge of Occupational Therapy interventions, including moving and handling, equipment provision, minor and major adaptations
• 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
• Experience of supporting and developing others, providing guidance, sharing expertise and contributing to high-quality team practice

You will require a valid full driving licence or access to a vehicle for this position.

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.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For More Information Or An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Lucy Smith - Team Manager, OT Tailored Individual Care Team

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

About Us

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

Benefits

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