Job Description

Occupational Therapist | 8547 | permanent contract | part-time 22.2 hours per week | 38,626 to 46,732 per annum pro rata | Grade (J/K) | Norwich

Children with Disabilities team are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our small team of specialist therapists. The office base will be in Norwich.



We are looking for an experienced OT with a demonstrable two years of experience of working with children and young people who have long term disabilities and associated learning difficulties.



You will have skill in offering strategies to minimise the impact on family life. Experience of working with ASD and sensory processing would be advantageous.



You will aim to support children and families where the child's behaviour/ sensory needs are substantially impacting on their ability to engage in activities of daily living and/or the demands on family life are substantial. Therapeutic interventions may include sensory, behavioural, communication and attachment theory.



Regular supervision and CPD training opportunities are provided.



The OTs are a valued part of a busy social work team. This post entails carrying out assessments and therapy programmes to maximise the functional skills of young people with complex disabilities within their home. We work predominantly within the child's home but also extend our work to school and respite care settings when required.



For an informal discussion, please contact Team Manager, Jenny Atkins, on 01603 224276 or email jenny.atkins@norfolk.gov.uk



Before you apply, we recommend reading the full and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. Please find links below:

Occupational Therapist Grade J

Occupational Therapist Grade K

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:


Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: + ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
+ A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
+ Relocation expenses (where applicable)
+ An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
+ Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions.
+ Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
+ Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 14 August 2025

All other applicants closing date: 21 August 2025

We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.


We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county.




We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.




We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.