About You…

We’re looking for a Level 2 Qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), who brings:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively
• A sound understanding of safeguarding principles and the Care Act 2014
• Experience in adult social care, community OT, NHS OT, or housing adaptations and the DFG process

About the Role…

Join our Adult Social Care Team and make a real difference in people’s lives. You’ll:

• Deliver holistic, strength-based assessments to support individuals’ independence
• Recommend and arrange equipment, minor and major adaptations, and assistive technologies
• Undertake complex moving and handling risk assessments
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and provide professional guidance to Social Work colleagues
• Work collaboratively with health and social care professionals to ensure seamless support

This role includes weekend working on a rota basis and is subject to an enhanced DBS check (costs covered by us).

Why Join Us?

At Rutland County Council, we offer more than just a salary:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive team culture
• Commitment to staff wellbeing

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

In person interviews will be held week commencing 20 October 2025. Exact details to be confirmed.
Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

Find out more:
To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Claire Hagger, Senior Practitioner at chagger@rutland.gov.uk.

How to apply:
Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

Please be aware that in the event of a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.

All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

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