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Head of Occupational Therapy Services

Essex County CouncilWillows Green, Chelmsford

Salary
£69k – £79k
Posted
26 August 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Government Authorised Exchange Temporary Worker (A rating)
Role overview

Essex County Council is hiring a Head of Occupational Therapy Services in Willows Green, a full-time social work role advertised as permanent. The advertised salary is £69k – £79k. Essex County Council holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Government Authorised Exchange route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Head of Occupational Therapy Services Permanent, Full Time £69,241 to £78,950 per annum Location: Chelmsford / Essex Working Style: Anywhere worker Occupational Therapy has a critical role to play in transforming Adult Social Care. In Essex, we believe Occupational Therapists are central to helping people remain independent, connected and in control of their lives. We are seeking an exceptional leader who can champion the profession's contribution to Inclusive Essex, driving a strengths-based c…
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  • Employer: Essex County Council — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Government Authorised Exchange
  • Advertised salary: £69k – £79k
  • How this salary compares: about 163% above the £30,000 median across 2,418 social work roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Willows Green, Chelmsford · Full-time
  • Similar roles nearby: 5 other live social work roles in Willows Green browse them
  • Posted: 26 August 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

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