Occupational Therapist
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Job Summary
- Suffolk County Council
- Address: West Suffolk House Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3SP- Hybrid
- Salary: 37280 - 47054 per annum(pro rata for part time)
- Hours: Full Time
- Contract: Permanent
Post available: Full Time 37 hours grade 5 Bury Town Integrated / Neighbourhood Teams based in Bury St Edmunds.
At Suffolk County Council we recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and we strive to support them to be the best they can be.
When you join the Adult Social Care service as an Occupational Therapist you will carry out high-quality assessments of adults physical psychological and environmental needs and explore creative options to promote independence wellbeing and choice.
You will work with a wide range of adults and their carers living in the community with complex needs to support them in a variety of ways to maximise their potential providing a role that is both fascinating and rewarding as well as challenging.
The aim of our services is to focus on early intervention recovery and enabling people to live healthy and independent lives at home for as long as possible.
We are committed to offering youflexible workingoptions and benefits such as:
- part time hours
- permanent and temporary posts
- flexible working and hybrid working options
- 6 protected days to undertake CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
- extra support during the first year of employment (ASYE) for Newly Qualified
- strong and diverse training offer
- supportive and experienced teams
- opportunities for development and career progression across the council
- inclusive and creative culture.
Appointing youas an Occupational Therapist at either:
- Newly Qualified(Grade 5) level at37280per annum (rising to experience after completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
- Experienced(Grade 5) level at38220 - 40777 per annum.
- Senior (Grade 6) level at 41502 - 47054 per annum.
You will need:
A relevant Occupational Therapy qualification and an HCPC registration.
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (Word).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The teams
Integrated / Neighbourhood Teams are multidisciplinary teams that are working towards offering a seamless health and social care service to customers with long term needs in a locality. This is a time-of-service development and there are lots of opportunities to explore new ideas and ways of working to develop the occupational therapy service and practice.
Empowering Everyone
We are big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. We are 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.
To find out more
For an informal discussion about this role please contactFiona Smithby emailing or calling.
How to apply
Please read therelevant Job and Person Profile (Word)below before applying for this job opportunity.
Upload your CV (Curriculum Vitae) and complete the short online application form.
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 require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing: or calling.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 Thursday 30 October 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. #LI-Hybrid
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven ... View more
