Job Description

Are you ready to make a meaningful and positive impact on another person's life? If you are, then you might be well suited to a career in Adult Social Care.




We are looking for two Occupational Therapists to join our Teams based at St Mary's House in Eastbourne or County Hall in Lewes, East Sussex.


You can make a real transformation to a person's life, visiting them in the community and completing specialist assessments. You will be assessing people in line with the Care Act and be a pivotal role in the well-being agenda, informing the interventions needed to meet people and carers needs. You will manage and reduce risks, allowing people to remain as safe as possible in the community. You will use a range of solutions including daily living equipment, moving and handling equipment, seating, minor housing adaptations, joint working with partner agencies and so much more.




There is a full-time role (37hpw) available and also a part-time role (18.5hpw) available at Eastbourne or Lewes.


We are looking for candidates who:


Occupational Therapy qualification and registered 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. Experience of operating under pressure where demand is constant and priorities need to be set/reviewed. Ability to use initiative and take responsibility. Have experience providing services across a variety of client groups in health and social care is preferred and you must have a desire to make a difference.

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.




We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.




Please download the and Person Specification for more information.




Interviews will take place in person on Friday 17 October 2025 at St Mary's House in Eastbourne.




We are about helping people in their own homes, making changes where it really matters so they can remain living there independently for longer using a range of standard, creative and bespoke measure for a personalised approach.


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


"I feel very supported here. Ever since I started, I've had great managers. They are always there even when you're working from home. They always push you to do their best. We're like one big family.

Abbie, Training Events Organiser"

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Julian Baker (Practice Manager) at julian.baker@eastsussex.gov.uk or on 07972014009, or Shineka Simmons (Practice Manager) at shineka.simmons@eastsussex.gov.uk or on 07881282731.


For work that makes a difference.



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 https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . 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 https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas



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.