Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Transforming Lives Team – Prisons Salary: £39,152 – £44,075 per annum (pro rata) Type of vacancy: Permanent Work pattern: Part Time (18.5 hours per week) Location: Welbeck House, Ollerton, NG20 0HZ (Hybrid) Competency Framework: Tier 7b Number of posts: 1 Interview date: 22/12/2025 Closing Date: 14 December 2025 23:55 This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the Transforming Lives Team – Prisons. You will need to have a good understanding and experience of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, work creatively with adults who have care and support needs and promote independence and wellbeing while safely managing risks. You will work within a wider Social Care Team and Directorate, including Community Forensic Social Work teams and the Mental Health Discharge Team. Clinical Occupational Therapy supervision will be provided by a Senior Occupational Therapist, and you will link in with the wider Occupational Therapy teams within Nottinghamshire County Council. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for undertaking occupational therapy assessments and interventions of adult prisoners within Nottinghamshire and providing care and support where those needs meet eligibility criteria (Care Act 2014), and for transferring that care back into the community when their sentence ends. Working within a wider Social Care team, you may also undertake assessments in hospitals and community settings, assess and prescribe equipment, carry out environmental assessments of property to identify suitable housing, and produce functional assessments to identify appropriate Occupational Therapy outcomes. Assess and review to identify ongoing needs and commission appropriate services, e.g. equipment, adaptations, techniques, care packages, goal setting, to maximise independence, improve quality of life for people with support needs and informal carers, and reduce, prevent or delay the need for formal or residential care in line with the Care Act (2014). You will be working in an exciting and sometimes challenging environment in close partnership with the prison services and external agencies, requiring high levels of confidence and independence. As an Ideal Candidate, You Will Be A qualified Occupational Therapist, registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council. An experienced Occupational Therapist with effective communication, negotiation, organisational and IT skills. Committed to interprofessional collaborations with partner agencies. Able to work autonomously and resilient to the demands of the role. Possesses a UK Driving Licence (or able to drive, unless disability precludes this). Do you think you can make a positive contribution to the services that Nottinghamshire County Council offers? If so, we would love to hear from you If you feel that you would be well suited to work with us and possess the relevant experience and skills to meet the job description, we welcome an application from you. Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well‑being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, you will join a professional and supportive culture, receive regular supervision from a qualified Occupational Therapist both formally and informally, annual development appraisals, and be supported to attend training to maintain your continued professional development. For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Claire Clark, Team Manager, 01158 546072. Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full‑time posts, both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and proudly maintains accreditation as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr