Occupational Therapist

Overview

East Sussex County Council is committed to supporting residents to live safely and independently within their own homes. We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our Housing Adaptations Team, working collaboratively across housing and social care to deliver practical solutions that make a real difference to people’s lives.

• Undertaking person-centred functional assessments in people’s homes and recommending appropriate housing adaptations to promote independence, safety and wellbeing. This includes both minor and major adaptations funded through Disabled Facilities Grants and other local authority funding streams.
• Completing housing needs assessments to provide recommendations to support housing decisions ensuring individuals are matched to accommodation that meets their long-term needs.

• An Occupational Therapy qualification and registration with the professional regulatory body
• Communication skills including report writing, liaising with members of the public, managers, and other agencies
• Ability to plan and organise a varied workload for self and others, working to short deadlines within community settings
• Experience of operating under pressure where demand is constant and priorities need to be set/reviewed
• Ability to use initiative and take responsibility

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Interviews will take place within 3 weeks of closing date in-person Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

• A supportive team with regular supervision and opportunities for reflective practice
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working where appropriate
• Local Government Pension Scheme and generous annual leave entitlement
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a public service role

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Gemma Phillips (Practice Manager) at gemm or on .

For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex!

Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to  Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.