Occupational Therapist - Level 2 (11301)

Job Description

Occupational Therapist Level 2 | 11301 | Fixed Term Contract for 18 months | 37 hours per week | £41,177 to £43,149 per annum | (Grade J) | County Hall, Norwich

Norwich Locality are seeking to recruit a full-time temporary Occupational Therapist to be based at County Hall for 18 months.

We are looking for enthusiastic and hardworking individuals who have experience of working with adults who have complex needs and their carers. You will be a skilled practitioner who can evidence your knowledge and understanding of assessment and care management procedures for older people; younger physical disabled adults under 65, and their carers. You will also be working with children under 18.

If you are committed to working in a person-centred way and have the skills to work in complex situations we would be interested to hear from you and in return can offer regular supervision and the opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team. We also offer an OT preceptorship to anyone new to the area of social care, to support your clinical skills and CPD within our service. This will allow you to expand knowledge and skills around policy and legislation such at The Care Act, Housing adaptations, complex moving and handling working within the occupational therapy pillars of practice.

For an informal discussion please contact Debbie Woods, Team manager, on 01603 217722 or Vicky Brown, Practice Consultant, on 01603 217614.

Adult Social Services in Norfolk is on an ambitious, exciting transformation journey. We're redesigning how we work to create a system that is flexible, human, and focused on better outcomes. As part of this journey, you'll contribute to an environment where learning is continuous, insight is shared, and innovation is encouraged. We support flexible and hybrid working, with a minimum expectation of two days per week spent in a community or office setting, helping you stay connected with colleagues, communities and the people we support.

Your application

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.

You can find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

Please ensure you include a statement in your application to demonstrate why you feel you meet the person specification and job description for this post. CVs submitted without a supporting statement about this post may not be accepted. You need to be registered with the HCPC as a practising Occupational Therapist.

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 – dependant 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

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

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: 18 October 2026

All other applicants closing date: 25 October 2026

About us

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.