We have an exciting opportunity for qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) to join the team in Sefton working across adults and children’s OT service. Applicants for the Post must have a degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC.

The post is based in Magdalen House Bootle, and you will be expected to work across the borough of Sefton.

We would welcome experienced and newly qualified applicants.

About Us

Sefton Councils Occupational Therapy Team is going through an exciting period of transformation to meet the needs of the people of Sefton creating a confident and connected borough. The successful applicant will work alongside health and social colleagues, individuals and managers to provide a person-centered approach to residents of Sefton who require assessment and intervention to live independently and safely in the environment of their choice. We are a forward-thinking team and offer a positive working environment with opportunities to promote innovative practices.

As part of the service, the applicant will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in the areas of equipment, adaptations, safety, risk assessment and moving handling. The successful candidates will have access to robust supervision, high levels of training, support and opportunity for continuous development in the provision of service for Sefton residents.

The OT team is becoming an integral part of Sefton’s Technology Enabled Care strategy, which is continuously developing the use of assistive technology to enable individuals to remain safe and independent within their own homes or support setting. You will have the opportunity to complete Sefton’s own training module and work in coproduction with individual to educate, identify and provide tech equipment to meet their needs.

We can offer you a manageable and diverse caseload including working some days as part of a new initiative on the mobile Rapid Equipment and Assessment Community Team (REACT) van providing assessment and provision of low-level equipment to Sefton residents.  With regular supervision and training, we have a commitment to our staff’s professional development and actively promote career progression and training opportunities that will support your CPD.

If you are open to learning and developing new skills and are as enthusiastic and committed to making a positive impact on the lives of Sefton residents, we would love to hear from you.

What we are looking For

• Ability to make person centred, complex decisions, using evidence-based tools and analysis.
• A positive approach to learning and change.
• High aspirations to improve the quality of life of our residents of Sefton.
• knowledge of the Care Act, knowledge of Disabled Facilities Grant and other relevant legislation.
• Ability to manage your own caseload with appropriate support, guidance, and supervision.
• Ability to understand and demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity.
• Ability to effectively undertake partnership working with all our stakeholders and further develop these relationships.
• Commitment to your own personal development and professional growth.

What does CQC say about Sefton?

Sefton’s Adult Social Care Service has been rated as GOOD by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in their January 2025 inspection, an achievement we are immensely proud of. Come and join us on our journey to provide an outstanding service! 

“Staff and managers reported feeling valued, motivated, and community-focused, promoting the vision for adult social care: for people in Sefton to live as independently as possible for as long as possible.”​

“Staff felt safe to challenge ideas and were encouraged to be creative. ​ Leaders held drop-in sessions and were responsive to staff feedback. “

Why Sefton?

Sefton has vision – we are committed to protecting the most vulnerable, we are building confident and resilient communities and work with internal and external teams to make sure we procure the right core services for those who need them. We understand how is required to lead, we put people at the heart of what we do and we innovate!

At Sefton Council, we’re proud to be an inclusive, forward-thinking local authority. We value collaboration, innovation, and personal development. Our teams are united by a shared goal: to make Sefton a great place to live, work, and thrive. Come and be part of our journey to outstanding!! Want to know more about Why Sefton? Check out our Why Sefton webpages.

What we can offer you

28 days annual leave (rising to 33 after 5 years), plus 8 bank holidays​

A warm, welcoming, and supportive team environment

Enhanced sick pay, maternity/adoption leave, and maternity support leave​

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme​

Tailored career development and training opportunities​

Agile and flexible working arrangements​

Discounted Active Sefton gym membership​

Cycle to Work scheme​

Relocation support (if eligible)

Further Details are contained within our Adult Social Care Recruitment Pack ​

If you have any questions please contact : Recruitment@Sefton.gov.uk or take a look at our Adult Social Care webpages by using the QR code at the bottom of the page, or by searching for Sefton Council Adult Social Care- Where do I fit in?

Note: Sefton Adult Social Care are unfortunately not in a position, currently, to provide new Sponsorships.

Provisional Interview date: 11th November 2025

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.