Job Introduction
The Children with Disabilities (SEND) Occupational Therapy Team are recruiting for an experienced Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist based in Sleaford.
About the Role
If you are committed to providing a safe child focused service with the ability to work in partnership with multiple agencies and stakeholders, and are passionate about developing your career as an occupational therapist we would welcome your application.
Families we have worked with have said: The occupational therapy intervention has 'genuinely changed the life of our daughters' I was 'kept informed throughout…respected, and my child's needs taken into account'
We are forward-thinking, passionate about the work we do and the difference we can make. We are committed to supporting occupational therapy students; actively building links with the local universities both as placement educators
and as guest lecturers. We have team members who are involved in promoting occupational therapy at county and national level; working to promote good practice. These activities reflect our drive to provide a high-quality, evidence-based service.
This role offers a chance to experience aspects of leadership whilst supporting the Team Manager and Practice Supervisor. This includes supervision and team development alongside active casework, and is an exciting opportunity to develop your professional role and abilities in a small supportive team.
You will be working with a team of Level 1 & Level 2 occupational therapists in a countywide team supporting children and young people with disabilities in their homes through the promotion of independence, skill acquisition and support for care provision.
About You
You will be able to apply evidence based knowledge of this specialist area of practice, acquired through in depth experience of complex casework and act as a professional role model for other team members. Acting as a highly specialist occupational therapy resource for colleagues, parents, carers children and young people.
The successful candidate will have:
- Occupational Therapy qualification - MSc OT / BSc OT / DipCOT
- HCPC registration
- Relevant experience of working as a Level 2 occupational therapist
- A flexible and supportive approach, with the ability to travel countywide
- Experience in applying the PEOP model of occupational therapy to casework
- In depth specialist knowledge of occupational therapy and an understanding of children's and childhood disability
- Good communication and report writing skills
About our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
- A Contributory pension
- Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
- Flexible working policies
- Career progression opportunities
- A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Further details about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council are available here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
For an informal discussion about this post, after viewing the job description, please contact Rachel Cresswell, Team Manager by emailing rachel.cresswell@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Applications close 22nd June, interviews will be held in Sleaford on 7th July 2025
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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