Occupational Therapist in Peterborough

In this role, you will assess, plan and deliver occupational therapy interventions for adults with physical, functional and long-term conditions living in the community. You will support people to remain safe and independent at home; this includes utilising equipment, moving and handling advice, and recommendations for minor and major adaptations. Working closely with colleagues across health, housing and social care, you will manage a varied caseload and contribute to high-quality, strengths-based practice.

You will:

• Carry out holistic assessments and identify practical solutions to support independence and safety.
• Recommend and review equipment, moving and handling solutions, and housing adaptations.
• Manage a defined caseload, prioritising risk and need while maintaining accurate records.
• Work collaboratively with people, their carers and partner professionals to deliver coordinated support.
• Support junior staff and contribute to service development, learning and continuous improvement.

All about our team

Our therapy team is a dedicated and supportive group of professionals committed to providing exceptional service and support to our community. We offer a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Our team values continuous learning and provides access to ongoing training and education. We are embracing new ways of working and innovation to ensure that we deliver the highest quality of support to the people of Peterborough. We are a small team doing big things and making a big impact. You would be joining a well-established team where respect, team working and a supportive environment are key to a successful future. We operate a flexible way of working over the week; you will manage your own diary and there is no weekend working. We are mostly agile and work from home, whilst using the office as an official work base. Our wider Occupational Therapy service supports adults and children across areas such as moving and handling, adaptations, Technology Enabled Care, Learning Disability, and OT Duty triage. This post sits within our Adults Occupational Therapy team, delivering assessment and intervention within the home environment.

All about You

You will be a qualified and HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with a strong commitment to person-centred practice. You will bring sound professional judgement, excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team. You will be motivated by making a difference, confident in managing complexity, and committed to your own professional development. You will have the following:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration.
• Experience of working in health or social care, including complex cases and multidisciplinary working.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act, housing and moving and handling practice.
• Strong assessment, problem-solving and risk management skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with people, families, carers and professionals.
• Commitment to high-quality record keeping, learning and continuous professional development.

Please note this role is based in the community; it is essential that you hold a full driving licence and have access to a car to complete home visits.

Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme.

• Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata).
• Access to car lease scheme.
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances.
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth.
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day.
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network.
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.

Our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success. We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk. Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.