Occupational Therapist – West Essex

Occupational Therapist - West Essex

Permanent, Full Time

£36,101 to £48,622 per annum

Location: Harlow, Epping & Uttlesford

Working Style: 

Why Join Us?

What sets our Occupational Therapists apart is the sheer diversity of the work. Join us and you could find yourself making an impact in housing, community sector coalition, commissioning, provider quality, organisational safeguards, mental health or learning disabilities, to name a few.

You will join a knowledgeable and supportive team, who are proud of creating an inclusive environment where we build each other up. And, with access to a range of training and development opportunities to empower you through our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy along with flexible working options, you can make your career work for you.

Whatever you want to achieve in your social care career, you can do it here.

Here’s what our OT’s say:

“Some jobs can become a little monotonous over time, but I have never felt that as a Social Care OT! The job has always been very interesting with a respectful team and opportunities to progress. The pace of work changes as well as the types of assessment. I have been here over 5 years and have no plans to move on. I find ECC social care a progressive organisation which moves with new ethos and technology.”

"The OT Hub offers a supportive working environment which enables me to build my skills in major adaptations and confidence when supporting with double handed care reviews. I enjoy the evolving nature of the OT hub which allows new projects to be brought to the team which increases my learning and love for being an OT"

What We Offer

We’ll support you to be your best…

Training and development to empower you from our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy.

With us you can make your career work for you with flexible working options

With us you can get the support you need with employee wellbeing and counselling

Lease Car scheme

Up to £8000 for relocation*

With us you can have peace of mind with life assurance of three times annual salary

Payment of professional fees for approved professions

Local Government Pension Scheme. View and about the LGPS.

Volunteering leave (up to 4 days per year)

27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising with service

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to free and confidential information, support, and guidance from a team of highly qualified professionals.

Employee Networks – communities to support you, connect you and help influence change at ECC

About You

To apply, you’ll need a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent qualification, with current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.

You’ll bring experience of Occupational Therapy, modelling good practice and providing advice and guidance in complex situations. As, as a subject matter expert in relevant professional practice, you should have a comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations, and guidance. We’re looking for your ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework for vulnerable adults.

You’ll also bring:

Evidence of continuing professional development and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards.

An in-depth understanding of the financial implications of commissioned care packages.

The ability to make clear decisions, to highlight and limit potential risks associated with intervention.

This role involves travelling around Essex. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service.

*T&Cs Apply.

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Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found on

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment .

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success.

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