Jobs at Oxfordshire County Council

Working as an occupational therapist

Together, let’s help the residents of Oxfordshire stay fit, healthy and independent in their communities.

A role with a difference

As an occupational therapist, you will be a valued member of the adult social care team and encouraged to think differently.

The service keeps people at the centre of its work, finding creative ways to support residents, improve services and build stronger connections across communities.

Use your professional judgement and creativity to help people live well and independently.

Shape the future of support

Be part of something innovative

Explore initiatives including “Cheers M’ Dears”, which supports friendship in Banbury, and research using robots to investigate the importance of touch.

Professional support

Occupational therapists are offered meaningful supervision, ongoing continuous professional development and manageable caseloads.

Benefits and relocation

Benefits include flexible working, rewards and wellbeing support, access to resources such as Headspace and a relocation package of up to £8,000 for eligible moves closer to Oxfordshire.

Values and career support

Celebrate difference, take responsibility, keep learning, support colleagues and bring brave, independent thinking to your work.

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    I was incredibly supported throughout my four years of training and I can see my future career developing here.

The Oxfordshire Way

Help create lasting change by enabling people to live well and independently in their own communities. The Oxfordshire Way provides the vision for shaping the future of adult social care.

Returning to occupational therapy?

Ask the team about its dedicated programme for occupational therapists returning to practice. Find out about working with us

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