Senior Occupational Therapist

Haverhill - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 41502 - 47054

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Suffolk County Council
Address: Haverhill Health Centre Haverhill CB9 8HF - Hybrid
Salary: 41502 - 47054 per annum(pro rata for part time)
Hours: 37 hours per week flexible working options available
Contract: Fixed Term or Secondment for 12 months

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.

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 team

The Occupational Therapist will work autonomously as part of the Haverhill Integrated Team in Adult Social Care which includes a Team Manager Senior Practitioner Social Workers and Independence and Wellbeing Practitioners. The role is responsible for delivering highquality Occupational Therapy interventions for adults within Haverhill and the surrounding villages.

The post operates within a shared building alongside NHS community therapy and nursing colleagues supporting a collaborative and integrated approach to service delivery.

Within the West locality the Occupational Therapy service is led by the OT West Lead and includes practitioners based in Newmarket Mildenhall Sudbury Haverhill Bury Town Bury Rural and the Flexible Care and Support Team. Ongoing clinical supervision for the role is provided by the OT West Lead with managerial supervision from the Haverhill Area Manager. The OT West Team also offers regular CPD opportunities and continuous professional support to promote excellence in 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.

For more information

Please contact Nancy Cushing for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing

If you want to apply for a secondment read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement Template.

Describe a time when you managed a highly complex caseload. What was the situation what actions did you take and what was the outcome
Provide an example of how you have worked collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for an adult. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them
Describe an occasion where you supported or supervised colleagues such as Occupational Therapists IWPs or trusted assessors. What approach did you take to ensure effective and safe practice
Share an example of how you delivered highquality personcentred care while balancing risk independence and statutory responsibilities. What key factors guided your decisionmaking

Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to applyIf you are disabled and/or haveadditionalsupport needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at or.

You can find examples ofpossible adjustmentsonourReasonable Adjustment pages. Ifyoureinvited to the next stageyoullhave another chance to request adjustments.

Closing date:11.30pm 22 February 2026.

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

Required Experience:

Senior IC

DescriptionSuffolk County CouncilAddress: Haverhill Health Centre Haverhill CB9 8HF - HybridSalary: 41502 - 47054 per annum(pro rata for part time)Hours: 37 hours per week flexible working options availableContract: Fixed Term or Secondment for 12 monthsAt Suffolk County Council we recognise that ou...