Occupational Therapist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Surrey County Council Occupational Therapist The closing date is 01 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary This role has a starting salary of £43,633 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our team, providing professional occupational therapy to children, young people and families living in Surrey. The post is based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate but is a community-based hybrid role which involves visiting children in their homes, working from home and using Surrey County Council offices as required. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro rata for part-time hours) plus bank holidays Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents Main duties of the job As a Children's OT, you will play a vital role in helping children and young people with disabilities to be safer, more independent, and more fully included in family, school, and community life. Through specialist assessment, equipment provision and environmental adaptations, you will help remove barriers, create practical solutions, and make a lasting difference to the lives of children and their families. Through specialist OT assessments, you will identify barriers to participation, independence and family wellbeing, recommending interventions that support children to achieve the best possible outcomes. This role offers a unique opportunity to build expertise within children's social care OT while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families across Surrey. Key responsibilities include: Completing assessments Identifying barriers to participation, independence and family wellbeing Recommending and reviewing specialist equipment Assessing minor and major adaptations Completing proportionate risk assessments Contributing to person-centred plans that improve outcomes for children and young people Recording clear, evidence-based professional reasoning and recommendations You will receive regular supervision and have access to learning and development opportunities that support creativity, innovation and continuous professional growth. About us We are committed to supporting Occupational Therapists at every stage of their professional journey. Whether you are newly qualified or looking to expand your experience in children's services, you will benefit from a structured induction programme, regular professional supervision and access to a broad range of learning and development opportunities. Working alongside experienced Occupational Therapists and Assistants, you will be supported to build confidence, develop specialist expertise and progress your career. Newly qualified Occupational Therapists are encouraged to apply. We offer a supportive preceptorship experience with protected development time, regular supervision, opportunities to shadow experienced colleagues and a grad