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Guildford Borough Council
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Children's Senior Occupational Therapist
Surrey County Council
Reference: SCC/TP/287916/5492
Woodhatch Place, Woodhatch, Reigate, RH2 8EF, United Kingdom
£49,464 - £52,864 Per annum (£25,419 - £27,166)
Part Time
Permanent
Posted on 24/06/2026
The starting salary for this permanent, part-time role is £25,419 based on an 18.5 hour working week, and £49,464 based on a 36 hour working week.
We are looking for enthusiastic
Senior Occupational Therapists
to join our fantastic team, providing professional occupational therapy to children, young people and families living in Surrey. This role is for 18.5 hours per week, one day of which will be Wednesday.
The team has two offices bases, one in Woodhatch Place, Reigate and the other in Victoria Gate, Woking. However, this is a
community-based hybrid role
so will involve visiting children in their homes, working from your own home, and/or using any other Surrey County Council offices as and when required.
Our Offer to You
26 days’ holiday, 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
A generous local government salary related pension
Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About the Role
Every child deserves the opportunity for participation and inclusion, to live in a home environment that supports and enables them to do the things that matter most to them, and their families. As a
Senior Children’s Occupational Therapist,
you’ll make that possible by working in partnership with children, parents, and carers to remove barriers and create safe, supportive spaces.
You’ll listen, assess and act - providing tailored advice, specialist equipment, and home adaptations that make a real difference. Whether it’s enabling a child to access essential facilities at home or helping parents feel confident in providing safe care,
your work will transform everyday challenges into opportunities
for independence and choice.
This is a role where your expertise really counts. You’ll manage complex cases, balancing risk and safeguarding while keeping the child’s needs and aspirations at the centre. You’ll collaborate with a wide network of professionals and partners to deliver solutions that work for families. And as a senior member of the team, you’ll share your knowledge, supporting and mentoring colleagues and students so they can develop too.
Our countywide Children’s Occupational Therapy service is built on partnership. We work alongside families and the multidisciplinary team around the child to create safe, supportive environments where children can flourish.
You’ll join a well-established, passionate team
within the Children with Disabilities Resources service, alongside the Children’s Crisis Service and Outreach teams — together making a lasting impact and ensuring no one is left behind.
We’ll support you every step of the way
with learning opportunities, supervision, and a culture that encourages creativity and innovation. Because when you’re empowered, so are the children and families you serve.
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with
our behaviours
:
Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
Experience in children’s social care Occupational Therapy or any other children’s Occupational Therapy experience
Surrey has both urban and rural areas and
Occupational Therapists will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area
. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and
our Life at Surrey handbook
to get an insight into working at Surrey.
Contact Us
Please contact us for 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 Abbie Lewis or Keir Fuller via email at
Abigail.lewis@surreycc.gov.uk
or
Keir.fuller@surreycc.gov.uk
.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 30th April 2026 with interviews to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
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:
Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council
Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
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