Nottinghamshire County Council
Occupational Therapist
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Salary
£34,434 - £44,075 per annum (pro rata)
Type of Vacancy
Fixed Term
Work Pattern
Part Time
Duration (Months)
8
Hours per Week
18.5
Work Base
Home Brewery Building, Arnold, NG5 6DA
Working Arrangements
Hybrid
Job Description / Person Specification
Occupational Therapist JDPS.pdf – 91KB Opens in a new window
Competency Framework
Tier 7b
Number of Posts
1
Interview Date
7 September 2026
Closing Date
30 August 2026 23:55
At Nottinghamshire County Council, we are deeply rooted in our community. We are dedicated to providing exceptional services that enhance the lives of our residents. Join us in making a meaningful difference!
Are you a creative and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a real impact? Join our Maximising Independence Service (MIS) Community Reablement Team! We support adults of all ages and abilities, focusing on early resolution and prevention. Your role will be to empower individuals to achieve their goals and promote their independence and wellbeing. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to help others live their best lives!
As An Occupational Therapist, You Will
- Use a strengths-based conversation style to help people ascertain what a good life looks like to them
- Set short-term goals and identify support to achieve those goals.
- Develop tailored reablement programmes.
- Provide information, guidance and advice to individuals, families, and colleagues.
- Work alongside a team of reablement workers to coordinate care and support.
- Mentor and support others in the team.
- Have opportunity to contribute to team training, project work and service development.
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To Apply For This Role, You Will Need
- A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
- Knowledge of community care services and relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014.
- Has a full driving licence and access to transport. Disabled employees who are unable to drive because of their disability will be able to use taxis to carry out their duties.
We Are Looking For Someone Who
- Experience in managing a caseload and working in multidisciplinary settings
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to build relationships.
- Is committed to excellent customer care and has a high level of personal drive.
- Can problem-solve and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Is good at motivating others and able to support others through change.
- Is adaptable and resilient, able to manage competing demands effectively.
At Nottinghamshire County Council, We Offer
- A supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and life.
- Generous annual leave and a comprehensive pension scheme.
- A culture of supervision and support, ensuring you feel valued and empowered.
If you are ready to make a difference in your community and support individuals in achieving their goals, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our dedicated team at Nottinghamshire County Council and be part of something truly rewarding.
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For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Nicola Littlewood on 01158044545 or by email nicola.littlewood@nottscc.gov.uk.
This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.
A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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