Occupational Therapist - CFT Joint Reablement Team
Job Description
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Salary: £39,027 - £44,463 per annum
Grade: E
Contract Type: Fixed Term 23 months
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our highly valued, internal Care Provider – Caring For Thurrock within Thurrock Adult Social Care services. Caring for Thurrock is the internal care department of Thurrock Council Adult Social Care and is responsible for provision of Care for Thurrock residents. The team is a Multi Disciplinary Team working alongside colleagues within the Health Service in providing long term and reablement care to service users within Thurrock either within their own homes or Residential settings.
Occupational Therapists support Adults Social Care and are responsible for providing a range of support in accordance with the Local Authorities statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 and The Housing Act 2004.
The primary function of the role is to undertake an assessment of need within the relevant legislative frameworks above. Occupational Therapy Services work with adults of all ages and with a wide range of conditions, looking beyond a person’s diagnoses and limitations; and focusing on the hopes and aspirations of the individual. The service looks at the relationships between the individual, the activities (occupations) they do every day and the environment / community in which they engage in their occupations. The range of interventions and support can be varied, but is predominately focused on information and advice, exploration of alternative ways of doing the everyday things people do, provision of Occupational Therapy related equipment, minor and major home adaptations, and access to other opportunities or support available within the wider health, housing and social care system.
Occupational Therapists are also responsible for the delivery of Integrated Community Equipment Loan Services across Thurrock and in partnership with Essex County Council and relevant Health Partners across the Essex footprint, supporting access to specialist equipment services for Adults, Children, Special Educational Needs and Health services.
As part of Caring For Thurrock, you will be working in a way that is both responsive and proportionate to supporting people to achieve their outcomes while providing support that is committed to safeguarding the most vulnerable. You must be able to work remotely and from sites within Thurrock as necessary to support the service. You will need to be able to collate information within Office 365 systems and spreadsheets etc… and attend regular meetings with internal and external customers.
Full Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle required for working in the Community – mileage paid at 45p per mile.
Key experience and skills:
- Supporting individuals with disability related needs
- Working within Health and Social Care settings
- Identifying specialist equipment and home adaptations design
- Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration
DBS: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with Adults & Children’s Barred List will be required.
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 21st August 2025
Closing Date (Internal & External): 31st August 2025
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
For further information about the role please contact Kayleigh Arthurton on KArthurton@thurrock.gov.uk
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
Application Requirements
As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.
If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.
About us
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council
Salary range
- £39,027 - £44,463 per year