Occupational Therapist (IHAT) 10112 at Norfolk County Council

Norwich, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

41771.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Communication, Customer Expectation Management, Written Assessments, Legislation Application, Disabled Facilities Grant Process, Home Adaptation Recommendation, Client Independence Enablement, HCPC Registration

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Occupational Therapist | 10112 | permanent contract | 37 hours per week | £39,862 to £41,771 per annum | Grade J | Norwich We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Integrated Housing Adaptation Team (IHAT) as part of the Northern Locality Adult Community Care Team, working alongside Broadland District Council (BDC) staff. The team consists of Team Leader, Technical Officers, Occupational Therapists and Administration Support based at the Broadland and South Norfolk District Council offices in Thorpe St Andrew. We are looking to recruit a new team member who is committed to working with our service user group of people who have difficulty accessing facilities in or around their homes. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to deal sensitively with service users and their families/carers. The ability to manage conversations and customer expectations effectively is vital. You will be able to produce written assessments to a high standard and be able to understand and apply relevant legislation, including the Disabled Facilities Grant process. You should be a qualified OT with experience recommending adaptations to people’s homes to enable clients to become more independent. You need to be registered with the HCPC as a practising Occupational Therapist. We offer a £2000 welcome payment for qualified and experienced Occupational Therapists (grade J and above) new to Norfolk County Council. Amount to be repaid in full should you leave within two years of employment. We offer a warm welcome, modern office environment, flexible working hours, regular professional supervision and an annual professional development focus. For an informal discussion about the vacancy please contact Tom Smith, OT Team Manager on 01692 500550. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification [https://nccjoblibrary-buhfawbxbvb6brdj.a03.azurefd.net/10112_Occupational Therapist_ASSD.docx] to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. Please ensure you include a statement in your application to demonstrate why you feel you meet the person specification and job description for this post. CVs submitted without a supporting statement about this post will not be accepted.  These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: * Competitive salary * Generous holiday entitlement * Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service * Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need. * Financial benefits such as: * ‘Norfolk Rewards’ [https://norfolk.rewardgateway.co.uk/Authentication/Start] our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. * A Blue Light card [https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/] for Fire Service and Social Care Workers * Relocation expenses (where applicable) * An advance of your expenses if you travel for work * Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions. * Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes * Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility) * A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job You can find information on our Terms and Conditions [https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-volunteering/work-at-norfolk-county-council/vacancies/recruitment-information-for-candidates] here. 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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position. Redeployment closing date: 18 March 2026 All other applicants closing date: 24 March 2026 We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.

Responsibilities

The role involves working within the Integrated Housing Adaptation Team (IHAT) to assist service users who have difficulty accessing facilities in or around their homes. Responsibilities include producing high-standard written assessments and applying relevant legislation, such as the Disabled Facilities Grant process.