Occupational Therapist

Job summary We have an exciting vacancy for an Occupational Therapist. For more information, please see the below. Main duties of the job We have a wide range of great benefits if you join us as a colleague at Cambridgeshire County Council. To find out more please see below. About us We have a wide range of great benefits if you join us as a colleague at Cambridgeshire County Council. To find out more please see below. Details Date posted 16 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £41,958 to £44,822 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number VPE14DD674 Job locations Cambridgeshire PE15 8NE United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Prevention and Early Intervention Service, working across Cambridgeshire. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an occupational therapy team that is committed to delivering preventative, strengths-based support to adults within their homes and communities. The Prevention and Early Intervention Service brings together a range of teams, including Adult Early Help, Reablement, Technology Enabled Care, Sensory Services and Occupational Therapy. Working alongside colleagues across these services, you will help people maximise their independence, build on their existing strengths and access the support they need to live well. The role is central to our ambition to prevent, reduce and delay the need for ongoing care and support. Through occupational therapy expertise, you will enable people to achieve the outcomes that matter most to them, promoting independence, wellbeing and inclusion while contributing to better outcomes for individuals, communities and the wider health and social care system. Preceptorship Occupational Therapists will be appointed at a salary of £41,003, rising to £41,958 upon successful completion of the programme and progression into the Occupational Therapist role. The post is offered on a full-time basis of 37 hours per week. We have office bases in March, St Ives, Cambridge, Ely and Huntingdon, and the work base may be negotiable depending on service needs. We operate agile working arrangements, and home working can be supported for part of the working week. Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Cambridgeshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. We also recognise continuous service and will honour annual leave entitlement for staff joining us from other local authorities or NHS organisations in line with our policy. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which we believe is beneficial for our employees, the organisation, and the communities we serve. Our benefits We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing , both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings Access to development opportunities , apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more. What will you be doing? As an Occupational Therapist, you will undertake holistic assessments and develop practical solutions that help people remain independent and safe in their daily lives. You will use your professional expertise to identify opportunities for prevention and early intervention, supporting individuals to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. Your responsibilities will include: Completing occupational therapy assessments and developing outcome-focused intervention plans. Recommending and arranging equipment and adaptations to maximise independence and safety. Promoting single-handed care approaches through specialist assessment and problem-solving. Supporting the prevention of unnecessary hospital admissions and facilitating timely discharges from hospital. Providing advice, guidance and signposting to individua