Adults Senior Occupational Therapist - Woking

Job Reference SCC/TP/287909/3709

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Number of Positions:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Contract Details:

N/A

Salary:

£47,884 - £51,175 per annum

Working Hours:

36 hours per week

Location:

Victoria Gate, Chobham Road, Woking, GU21 6JD

Closing Date:

07/09/2025

Job Category:

Occupational Therapy

Directorate:

Adults, Wellbeing & Health Partnerships

Service:

ASC - Operations

Job Introduction

This role has a starting salary of £47,884 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week (pro-rata for part-time staff).

Our Woking Locality Team are looking for an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join their friendly team, based in our brand new office at Victoria Gate in Woking. The team work in a hybrid manner, with a mixture of working in the office and from home, aiming for full time staff to be in the office 2-3 days per week.

Rewards and Benefits

26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
2 paid volunteering days per year
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

We are a caring and committed team serving residents who find themselves in need of drawing on care and support. We work with residents who are over 65 who may need care and support, as well as those 65 and younger who have physical disabilities, illness or sensory impairments.  We work closely with carers, family members and partner organisations to enable residents to live their best possible lives, without leaving anyone behind. We are committed to ensuring carers and family members feel supported, given the vital role they perform in the life of those who matter most to them. 

We are a professional team made up of Social Care and Occupational Therapy Assistants, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists, and are committed to learning and development, at both an individual and team level.

About the Role

No two days are the same and this diverse role requires professional experience of assessing for major adaptations, specialised equipment and completing moving and handling risk assessments. Our aim is to support our residents to live meaningful lives within the community, the very essence of occupational therapy.

As a Senior Occupational Therapist you will conduct holistic assessments of social care needs and planning support across a dedicated caseload. Working closely with families, carers and care workers, you'll play a vital role in supporting people from diverse backgrounds, with a wide range of needs.

We offer regular supervision to all our staff every month, plus we provide informal support from the wider team. The value of occupational therapists is well recognised within our team, which enables us to fully utilise our skills and strengths to achieve positive outcomes, focussing on what is important to the individuals we work with.

We’re thrilled to announce that the Reigate & Banstead Locality Team has won a prestigious LGC Workforce Award for ‘Smart Working’ in Occupational Therapy!

This achievement highlights the dedication of our Team for the impactful ‘Five Steps’ programme and our SWOT approach impressed attendees from councils across the UK, sparking requests to learn more about its effective methods.

We’re excited to see SWOT rolled out more widely across Surrey to support our residents. Now is the time to join Surrey County Council as you will become part of the the most innovative Occupational Therapy service in the country.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Experience of working within a social care, health or community focused multi-disciplinary setting
Ability to complete person centred and proportionate OT assessments
Familiarity with moving and handling equipment such as hoists and stand aids
Knowledge of medical conditions and the likely impact on the individual, carer and family
Knowledge of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care setting.
Substantial post-qualification professional experience, experience of complex cases and experience of providing professional supervision.

Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.

Contact details

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion please contact Samantha Spanswick by email at samantha.spanswick@surreycc.gov.uk or by telephone on 01483 519817.

This job advert will close at 23:59 on 7th September 2025 although applications will be reviewed, and appointments made, on an on-going basis.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council

Our Behaviours

The Surrey Way behaviours are a guide that supports our council to work together effectively and deliver our best for our customers and communities, and for each other. Discover more about our behaviours.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

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