Occupational Therapist

Are you an Occupational Therapist who enjoys working with short-term clients in the community to support adults to maximise their independence?

Are you a creative problem solver who can work well on their own initiative and within a START team environment?

If so, Derbyshire County Council Adult Social Care and Health wants to hear from you. We are seeking to recruit a person centred, professionally qualified and HCPC registered Occupational Therapist for a permanent full-time contract based at The Arc, covering the Bolsover area.

You must be able to work autonomously in a multi-disciplinary team and will be supported in your role by a wider network of Occupational Therapists including a dedicated Occupational Therapy Service Manager and dedicated Occupational Therapy Senior Practitioners.

As part of our Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START), you will be required to take a strength-based approach to deliver a proportionate, personalised, safe and sustainable response for local adults, their carers, and families.

A positive approach to risk taking, personal resilience and the ability to contribute to inter agency and multi-disciplinary approaches both across the council and in other statutory bodies are key to this role.

Occupational Therapists will be recruited at Grade 9 or 11 depending on knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in the recruitment process.

You will:

• Be registered with the HCPC or have applied for registration.


• Have knowledge and/or experience of working within a person centred, holistic and strengths-based way.


• Have knowledge and/or experience in assessing a person’s activities of daily living.


• Have knowledge and/or experience of physical, learning disabilities and/or mental health conditions and the impact on occupational performance.


• Have knowledge and/or experience of equipment and adaptation solutions.


• Have the ability to manage and prioritise your casework.


• Have good communication skills and the ability to form positive relationships with a wide range of partner professionals and agencies.


• Have good time management skills and be highly motivated.


• Have an understanding of statutory legislation that underpins Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention in adult social care and health.


• Be a reflective practitioner with a commitment to supervision and professional development working within relevant codes of conduct.


• Have knowledge and/or experience of safeguarding principles and how these are embedded in everyday practice.

We offer:

• A supportive and welcoming team who are committed to providing an excellent service.


• Flexible and hybrid working.


• Caseload management and regular supervision from experienced OT managers and Senior Practitioners.


• Regular peer support and communities of practice.


• Support with your professional development with opportunities to progress to senior and management roles.


• Ongoing training and development


• Developed and positive working relationships with OTs in Health Services.


• Generous annual leave in addition to 8 days statutory bank holidays


• Excellent occupational pension scheme


• Employee wellbeing strategy and benefits


• Employee offers and discounts.


• HCPC registration fees reimbursed.


• Mileage allowance.

For an informal discussion about these posts please contact rebecca.davidson@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 11 November 2024