Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care
Surrey County Council | East & West Surrey
36 hours per week | Hybrid working | 2 days in the office
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a varied adult social care role where you can make a genuine difference to people's independence and quality of life?
We're recruiting Occupational Therapists to join Surrey County Council, working across East and West Surrey. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive multidisciplinary environment, managing a varied caseload while helping adults remain safe, independent and well within their own homes.
The role offers hybrid working, with just 2 days per week in the office, alongside community visits and home working.
The role
You'll manage a varied adult social care caseload of approximately 20-30 cases, completing assessments and developing practical, strengths-based solutions tailored to each individual.
Your responsibilities will include:
Undertaking Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions
Completing moving and handling assessments and reviews
Carrying out equipment and Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) assessments
Assessing for and arranging Technology Enabled Care (TEC)
Prescribing and ordering appropriate equipment to support independence
Working with individuals, families, carers and care providers to identify the right solutions
Promoting a strengths-based approach, helping people maximise their independence and wellbeing
Contributing to duty cover
Working collaboratively with Occupational Therapy colleagues and wider multidisciplinary teams
Attending MDT and OT team meetings
Maintaining accurate and timely case records and ensuring data protection requirements are met
What could a typical day look like?
No two days are exactly the same.
You might start your day reviewing new referrals before visiting someone at home to understand how they're managing day-to-day. You could then recommend equipment, explore adaptations or TEC solutions, liaise with family members and care providers, and work alongside colleagues to develop a practical plan that enables the individual to remain safely at home.
You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to duty work and collaborate with colleagues across the wider service.
What we're looking for
We'd love to hear from Occupational Therapists who have:
Adult social care experience
Local authority experience
Experience undertaking OT assessments and interventions
Strong knowledge of moving and handling
Experience completing equipment and DFG assessments
A strengths-based and person-centred approach
The ability to confidently manage a varied caseload
Strong communication and multidisciplinary working skills
Good-quality and timely case recordingExperience using LAS would be beneficial, but it isn't essential.
Why consider this opportunity?
This role offers the chance to use your OT expertise in a practical and meaningful way, supporting adults to achieve greater independence and continue living safely in their own homes.
You'll benefit from:
✓ 36-hour working week
✓ Hybrid working, with 2 days per week in the office
✓ Opportunities available across East and West Surrey
✓ A varied caseload of approximately 20-30 cases
✓ Collaborative multidisciplinary working
✓ The opportunity to make a visible difference to adults within the community
Interested?
If you're an experienced Occupational Therapist with adult social care and local authority experience and you're looking for your next opportunity in Surrey, we'd love to hear from you.
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