Childrens Occupational Therapist
Childrens Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council Ipswich
- per annum (pro rata forpart time)
- 37 hours per week Flexible working options available
- Permanent
At Suffolk County Council every role is a chance to create positive change. Were not just a local authority; were a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities. As our new Children and Young Peoples Occupational Therapist youll have the unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Your contributions will help build a brighter future for all. If youre passionate about making a real tangible difference its time to reimagine your career with us. Join Suffolk County Council and turn your passion for positive change into action.
Reimagine the possibilities
Your role and responsibilities
Are you a fully qualified and registered Occupational Therapist Are you looking for an interesting and varied role and are committed to providing a quality service to disabled children young people and their families in Suffolk
Suffolk County Council is looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our Disabled Children and Young Peoples team working across the Ipswich Bury St Edmunds and Lowestoft area.
Your role aims to:
- Maximise the quality of life and increase independence for the children and young people we support.
- Enhance safety by providing specialist equipment and adaptations and supporting parents and carers in their roles.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting highquality occupational therapy assessments of need within the local authoritys statutory responsibility.
- Performing assessments in the home environment for children and young people with complex disabilities.
- Identifying difficulties and exploring solutions through advice information provision of equipment minor/major adaptations and liaising with professionals from health and education sectors.
- Collaborating with wider organisations such as Housing organisations and Community Equipment Services.
You will need
- To be fully qualified and registered with the HCPC (newly qualified OTs will be considered).
- Experience of working with disabled children preferably within a Social Care setting (desirable).
- Motivation and adaptability.
- The ability to work independently and autonomously as well as part of a team.
- Organisational skills to manage your own workload.
- Excellent communication skills to liaise with families children young people and other professionals.
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (docx).If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even if you dont meet all the requirements please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
The Children and Young Peoples Occupational Therapy Team is a small committed and supportive team of Occupational Therapy Managers and Occupational Therapists. We work alongside Social Workers Family Support Workers and Business Support colleagues within the Disabled Children and Young Peoples Team. The team provides both social care and occupational therapy support to children young people with complex disabilities and their families/carers.
You will:
- Receive regular supervision from your Occupational Therapy Managers and peer support from your team colleagues.
- Be able to access regular training to support your development in your role.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report
For more information
For an informal discussion please contactEmma Scothern (she/her)orAbbie Ball (she/her)by calling0or emailing:or
How to apply
Step 1 Read theJob and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note:Without a CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability please contact us at0or
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling 0.If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date:11.30pm 20 April 2025
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LIHybrid
Employment Type
Full-Time
