Herts Legal Service - Hertfordshire County Council
Senior Occupational Therapist
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Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult Social Care (Hertfordshire)
Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist
Starting Salary: £42,839 – £47,181 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) + £1,000 welcome payment, lease car & relocation (terms apply) Hours: 37 hours per week | Hybrid/flexible working opportunities Location: Hertfordshire (across multiple teams in settings like Harpenden, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, and Stevenage) Contract Type: Permanent, Fixed Term, or Secondment Directorate: Adult Care Services
About the Teams
Older People Service
The Older Person Service works across communities under the Care Act, safeguarding and supporting adults with long-term health and social care needs. Key teams include:
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Older Peoples West
- Harpenden and Villages Team (37 hrs)
- Apsley/Hemel Hempstead Teams (37 hrs or 24 hrs part-time)
- Herts Valley West Team (37 hrs)
- Focus: Strength-based, person-centred support to enable independence and utilise personal/community resources.
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Older Peoples East
- Welwyn Hatfield & Broxbourne Team (37 hrs)
- Focus: Connected Lives approach—prioritising personal goals and community engagement.
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Integrated Discharge Service
- Post-Hospital Review Team (Hemel Hempstead, 37 hrs | Permanent)
- Collaborative role: Working with Occupational Therapists, community care teams, and healthcare partners to support safe discharges, innovative assessments, and personalised care plans. Emphasis on individual autonomy, multi-disciplinary engagement, and safeguarding.
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About the Role
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborative Partnerships:
- Work with multidisciplinary teams (social care, health professionals, carers) to develop innovative support strategies.
- Strength-Based Practice:
- Promote strengths-based assessments to maximise independence, health, and wellbeing, reducing reliance on formal care where possible.
- Creative Problem-Solving:
- Enhance safety and independence for service users via tailored interventions (e.g., environment adaptations, task grading).
- Community & Team Leadership:
- Raise awareness in your field and build rapport with partners (e.g., voluntary sector, local authorities).
- Support junior therapists and care officers with expertise and guidance.
- Client Advocacy:
- Provide personalised advice to enable independence in daily life (e.g., adaptive equipment, home modifications).
- Specialize in areas like:
- Moving & Handling
- Biomechanical Assessment (BiA)
- Activity Monitoring Programmes (AMP)
- Occupational Therapy Practice Education.
Requirements
Essential
- HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist (current registration required).
- Full UK driving licence with regular vehicle access (company lease vehicle offered for roles requiring mobility).
- Min. 2 years post-qualifying experience as an OT.
- Proven social care sector expertise, including:
- Completing assessments & recommendations
- Collaborative teamwork & independent practice.
- Established right to work in the UK (proof of documentation required).
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Desirable
- Knowledge of:
- Care Act 2014 (person-centred care policies)
- Mental Capacity Act 2005 (older adult safeguarding).
Benefits
- Competitive salary progression + welcome payment of £1,000.
- Lease car provision for eligible roles.
- Hybrid/flexible working options.
- Support for continuous training & development.
- Community engagement opportunities.
- Safeguarding-friendly environment (DBS check required).
How to Apply
Submit an application with:
- Your most recent CV (clearly detailing gaps/experience).
- Evidence of job profile criteria alignment (highlight relevant assessments, teamwork examples, etc.).
- A short paragraph explaining how your skills match the role.
Contact: Ed Davis (ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk) for informal discussions.
Additional Notes
**Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
- Special Note: Hertfordshire County Council is restructuring (LGR; all roles affected post-1 April 2028). Transfer of responsibilities is expected under Rights of TUPE.
**Disability Confident Employer
- Interview guarantee for candidates with disabilities meeting the minimum criteria.
Legal & Safety Requirements
- DBS check mandatory.
- Professional English fluency (or a sign language interpreter if using visual communication).
- Driving/transport is essential for some roles.
(All applications assumed to meet legal right-to-work requirements.)
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