Adults Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job title:

Adults Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant

Company

Surrey County Council

Job description

Details

• Reference: SCC/TP/287938/3164
• Positions: 1
• Salary: £16,256 per annum (pro rata to £32,512 FTE)
• Category: Occupational Therapy
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working hours: 18 hours per week
• Posted on: 19 May 2025
• Closing date: 5 June 2025
• Directorate: Adults, Wellbeing & Health Partnerships
• Location: Tandridge District Council Offices, Station Road East, Oxted, RH8 0BT

DescriptionThe starting salary for this role is £16,256 per annum (pro rata to £32,512 FTE), based on an 18-hour working week.We are hiring a new Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant (SOTA) to join our fantastic Tandridge Locality Team. This will be a part time, permanent post. The team is based in Oxted, but following your probation period, there is also the opportunity to complete some of your working hours from home, or another appropriate location for a more flexible working pattern.Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days’ holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 31 days after 5 years’ service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the TeamWe are a locality team based in the East of Surrey. We have a wealth of knowledge and varied experience within our team and are well known for the supportive approach we have towards our team members. We have a combined duty team of occupational therapists and social care practitioners that manage all new enquiries and requests for assessment, as well as any new concerns for people we already support to ensure they are safe.The duty team is currently on rotation and most people cover this on weekly rota basis. There is always an Assistant Team Manager covering duty each day, to guide practice and decision making to ensure appropriate triage regarding the priority and complexity of cases.About the roleWithin our team we work with adults with varying cognitive and physical impairments. This also includes working with paid and informal carers, family members, and multi-disciplinary professionals. Our day to day role is to assess people’s functional ability within their home environment.Senior Occupational Therapy Assistants hold a caseload of individuals and carers that require occupational therapy input. This is a frontline, preventative role, which may include assisting the team with:

• Assessing for and recommending basic daily living equipment to improve or maintain client’s function, including assistive technology such as telecare.
• Demonstrating where appropriate the safe use of equipment and basic manual handling to individuals and carers.
• Assessing for and recommending minor adaptations to improve or maintain client’s functional ability and promote independence.
• Assessing for and recommending major adaptations and completing Disabled Facilities Grant recommendations, under guidance from an Occupational Therapist.

You will receive training and support, as well as regular supervision, to support you to become a confident and competent practitioner, fulfilling the requirements of the role.Shortlisting CriteriaTo be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Previous experience working as a Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant or as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
• The ability to empathise with, and show compassion towards, individuals in need of social care assistance.
• Strong knowledge of the needs and challenges faced by adults requiring social care, and a commitment to supporting their well-being.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks whilst delivering high-quality work
• Proficiency in basic IT skills such as Microsoft Office, email and file management alongside a demonstrated willingness to learn and adapt to new software systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, concisely, and respectfully, both verbally and in writing.

An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.Contact usPlease contact us with any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.For an informal discussion please contact Liz Holness, Assistant Team Manager OT on 01737 737500 or by e-mail at alternatively ask for Su Owens Team Manager on the same telephone number or by e-mail at .The job advert closes at 23:59 on 5/06/2025 with interviews planned for 13/06/2025.We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.Local Government ReorganisationSurrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here:Our Values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our .Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.Our CommitmentSurrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.Files to download

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Expected salary

£16256 per year

Location

Oxted, Surrey – Tandridge, Surrey

Job date

Wed, 28 May 2025 23:35:43 GMT

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