Occupational Therapists - Strengthening Independence Service

Role Responsibility

Are you passionate about empowering children and young people to thrive in their everyday lives? We’re launching exciting new roles within our Strengthening Independence Occupational Therapy service, supporting children and young people aged 0–17 in their homes, schools, and communities.

Impactful Work: Help children and young people develop independence and confidence in real-life settings.

Variety & Flexibility: Work across home and school environments, tailoring interventions to individual needs.

Innovative Approach: Be part of a forward-thinking team focused on functional outcomes and family-centred care.

Professional Growth: Opportunities for training, development, and career progression within a supportive team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full and part time Children’s Occupational Therapists in the Strengthening Independence Service Occupational Therapy Team 0-17 (Countywide). 

The Countywide Occupational Therapy Service consists of a Service Manager and a team of Senior Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapists (OT) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA). The Strengthening Independence Service is made up of teams of Social Workers working closely with the Occupational Therapy Team, who work together to facilitate care packages, provide equipment, short break and fostering placements, and co-operate with Children in Need and Safeguarding Children Plans.

You must be a qualified Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC. You must have:

- A full knowledge of legislation and policies of the provision of services to disabled children/ young people and their carers.

- A good working knowledge of the Disabled Facilities Grant legislation.

- Competent clinical assessment and reasoning skills, effective written and verbal communication.

- The ability to plan, organise and evaluate your workload; be self-motivated, work well in a team and with other professionals and outside agencies.

You will receive day to day support, supervision, and training. Please refer to job description for full requirements of the post.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Occupational Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council.

This post is considered by Kent County Council to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Interviews will be held on 5 and 6 January 2026. 

Contact Details

If you wish to discuss this vacancy, please contact Sarah Chapman, Service Manager on 03000 419808.

About the Company

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.