Occupational Therapist (IHAT) 10112

Occupational Therapist | 10112 | permanent contract | 37 hours per week | £39,862 to £41,771 per annum | Grade J | Norwich

We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Integrated Housing Adaptation Team (IHAT) as part of the Northern Locality Adult Community Care Team, working alongside Broadland District Council (BDC) staff. The team consists of Team Leader, Technical Officers, Occupational Therapists and Administration Support based at the Broadland and South Norfolk District Council offices in Thorpe St Andrew.

We are looking to recruit a new team member who is committed to working with our service user group of people who have difficulty accessing facilities in or around their homes.

You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to deal sensitively with service users and their families/carers. The ability to manage conversations and customer expectations effectively is vital.

You will be able to produce written assessments to a high standard and be able to understand and apply relevant legislation, including the Disabled Facilities Grant process. You should be a qualified OT with experience recommending adaptations to people’s homes to enable clients to become more independent.

You need to be registered with the HCPC as a practising Occupational Therapist.

We offer a £2000 welcome payment for qualified and experienced Occupational Therapists (grade J and above) new to Norfolk County Council.

Amount to be repaid in full should you leave within two years of employment.

We offer a warm welcome, modern office environment, flexible working hours, regular professional supervision and an annual professional development focus.

For an informal discussion about the vacancy please contact Tom Smith, OT Team Manager on 01692 500550.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. 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 will not be accepted. 

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 – dependent 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

You can find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

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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 March 2026

All other applicants closing date: 24 March 2026