Senior Occupational Therapist

Job Introduction

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist
Starting Salary: £44,253 progressing to £48,738 pa pro rata for part time

Hospital Teams receive an extra market enhancement of between £2,170 - £2,326 + 5% operational allowance per year
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Hertfordshire
Contract Type: Permanent, Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunities
Directorate: Adult Care Services

Current Vacancies

Adult Disability Team West

Hertsmere Locality Team
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37 hours per week | Fixed Term to March 2028

Providing support to adults living with a learning or physical disability. We aim to enable people to make positive decisions in their lives, promote their independence and ensure they can get involved in their local community. We're a service motivated by and dedicated to social care intervention and community social work. We work in an enabling way with people and their families and carers, to promote independence and participation, through meaningful occupation and a strengths-based approach. Across all our services we aim to ensure that people are provided with the right support and advice, and at the right time.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Adaeze.Ihedioha@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Adult Disability Team East

Broxbourne Locality Team
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30 hours per week | Fixed Term to December 2026

Providing support to adults living with a learning or physical disability. We aim to enable people to make positive decisions in their lives, promote their independence and ensure they can get involved in their local community. We're a service motivated by and dedicated to social care intervention and community social work. We work in an enabling way with people and their families and carers, to promote independence and participation, through meaningful occupation and a strengths-based approach. Across all our services we aim to ensure that people are provided with the right support and advice, and at the right time.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Jenny.Allen@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Connected Lives Gateway Service

Gateway Housing Team
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37 hours per week | Permanent

Our Connected Lives Gateway Service is a County Wide multi-disciplinary service delivering social care solutions to all age adults. This service is the front door to Adult Social Care in Hertfordshire and aims to prevent, reduce and delay need by ensuring people can access a wide range of information, advice, and support in a timely way. Our focus is on prevention and enablement, connecting people to their communities and delivering interventions that lead to improved outcomes.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact jude.christou@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Older Peoples Service West

Community Review Team
Hemel Hempstead
37 hours per week | Permanent

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Community Review Team. Community Review Team focuses on reviewing care and support arrangements for adults in the community, ensuring that care remains appropriate, proportionate, outcome focused, and promotes independence. We also work alongside the Residential Review Team and there is a scope for joint working/ working across the teams.

The Community Review Team undertakes planned reviews using a strength-based, outcome-focused approach. Wherever possible, the team identifies opportunities to connect individuals with appropriate community resources. Reviews typically cover home care, day care, Direct Payments/Individual Service Funds, Carers Direct Payments, and Flexicare.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Maddie.Cole@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Which Team Would You Like To Join?
When completing your application, please indicate at the top of your cover letter which of the currently advertised teams you are applying for. Vacancies are reviewed regularly and the teams listed above may change.

About the role

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations across Adult Care Services to deliver high-quality, person-centred support. You'll develop innovative support plans and use a strengths-based approach to help people maximise their independence, health, and wellbeing, reducing the need for ongoing Adult Social Care where possible.

The role involves working creatively with residents to identify practical solutions that promote safety, independence, and positive outcomes. You will provide expert information, advice, and guidance, including adapting environments, grading tasks and activities, and recommending interventions that enable individuals to participate confidently in daily life.

You will play a key role in supporting and mentoring Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers, helping to promote good practice across the service. You will also build strong relationships with local partners, raise awareness of available support, and develop valuable community links. In addition, you will undertake or develop a specialist area of practice, such as Moving and Handling, Best Interests Assessor (BIA), Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), or Occupational Therapy Practice Educator.

About you

Essential

• HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
• Full driving licence and regular access to a vehicle
• 2 years post qualifying experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Knowledge and experience in social care sector
• Experience of completing assessments and making recommendations
• Ability to work on your own as well as part of a team

Desirable

• Knowledge of Care Act 2014
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2005

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

Interview Date: Applications are reviewed regularly - please check your emails for updates.

This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 11 job profile. Please locate this via:

Job profiles - Health and social care

Benefits of working for us

How to apply

If you have a specific preference of team, please mention this at the top of your cover letter.

As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.

Additional information

We are changing
Hertfordshire County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of local services. To find out more, visit https://www.hertfordshire-lgr.co.uk/

Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Safeguarding
This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Driving required
You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.

English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

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Salary

£44,253 progressing to £48,738 pa pro rata + benefits (terms apply)

Working conditions

Contract: Permanent/ Fixed Term