Occupational Therapist

Job Introduction

About Us
At Oxfordshire County Council, Occupational Therapy is central to how we support people to live independently, safely and with dignity. We believe in enabling people to do the things that matter most to them — and Occupational Therapists are key to making that happen. 

 Our Review Team ensures that people’s care and support continues to promote their independence, wellbeing and engagement in meaningful occupation. Working alongside social care colleagues, health partners and community organisations, we deliver high-quality, strengths-based practice that makes a tangible difference across Oxfordshire. 

 We are a service that champions our organisational values of always learning, being kind and caring, promoting equality and integrity, taking responsibility and daring to do things differently. These values underpin everything we do and shape the way we support our residents and each other.   

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist in our Review Team, you will use your core OT skills and professional reasoning to help people maximise independence and achieve their personal outcomes. You will work directly with people, families and carers to understand what matters to them in their daily lives and explore community resources and informal networks that support meaningful occupation and wellbeing. This role is fundamentally about functional assessment, enabling participation, and finding practical solutions that support people to live well in their own homes and communities. You will do this by carrying out holistic Occupational Therapy assessments and reviews in line with the Care Act 2014, using functional analysis to identify barriers to independence and opportunities for change. You will review specific equipment and moving and handling practices, support reablement and recovery, focusing on skills, confidence and participation and contribute to safeguarding enquiries, using Making Safeguarding Personal principles 

You will manage your own caseload, respond to urgent situations where needed, and act as a trusted assessor, recognising when to involve other specialists. Your documentation will be clear, defensible and rooted in strong professional reasoning. 

You will also contribute to the development of Occupational Therapy practice within the team — through reflection, supervision, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues and students. 

About you 

You are a qualified Occupational Therapist, HCPC registered, who is passionate about enabling people to live the lives they choose.  

You will bring: 

• A strong grounding in Occupational Therapy theory and practice, particularly in functional assessment and moving and handling practices 
• Sound knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation and its application to OT practice 
• Experience working with individuals, families and partner agencies to achieve practical, person-centred outcomes 
• Confidence in applying professional judgement, managing risk and offering clear, evidence-based advice 
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively 

You are reflective, resilient and motivated by making a difference. You are committed to equality, safeguarding and inclusion, and you bring empathy, integrity and curiosity to your practice.

Why join us? 

This is an opportunity to use your Occupational Therapy expertise every day — not just to assess needs, but to enable independence, participation and quality of life. 

You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values your professional voice and encourages innovation and learning. Your work will have a direct and visible impact on the lives of people across Oxfordshire. 

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Calum Finch (Review Team Manager) at Calum.Finch@Oxfordshire.gov.uk
  
Rewards and Benefits

• Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays - Option to ‘buy’ additional days.
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 to cover reimbursement of expenses for newly appointed employees (conditions apply in line with Council Policy)
• Regular weekly and monthly formal and informal support and supervision
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme 
• Learn more here: Our benefits | Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Our commitment to:
 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact: calum.finch@oxfordshire.gov.uk