Request for a full time senior occupational therapist to permanently reduce working hours

July 15, 2025 Strategic Director - Adults and Communities (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council website
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Content

To consider the request to reduce senior OT
hours by 7.5 per week to support childcare following maternity
leave and support wellbeing and a better work/life balance.

To consider the experience and skill level of the senior role and
recognise challenges in recruiting OTs with such experience.

To seek support to reduce the hours to mitigate staff member
leaving to balance childcare needs.

Supporting Documents

Request for a full time senior occupational therapist to permanently reduce working hours.pdf
2025SDASC390 Cat C Report-Template OT Amy.docx.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date15 Jul 2025