Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Salary: £34,834 - £36,648 pro rata

Hours per week: 22 hours 

Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting

Ongoing Support - Inspiring Independence, Nurturing Wellbeing

We are passionate about our community and take pride in our work. We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to work in the community across North and East Wiltshire. This is an excellent opportunity to develop both personally and professionally whether you are newly qualified, or looking for a change and are interested in the work we do.

You will be part of a supportive and established team, developing a service that has a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do. We offer regular supervision and support under our preceptorship model. You will have a varied caseload which will include some manual handling, reablement, and using Disabled Facilities Grants. 

You will need to hold a professional qualification in Occupational Therapy or have a qualification pending. We are looking for someone who use creativity, independent analysis and judgement to support individuals to meet agreed outcomes and is passionate about adapting an individual’s environment to improve independence and quality of life. Applications will be accepted from students qualifying 2024.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!

Please download and read the role description and person specificationcarefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.

For more details, contact Lissa Mabley, Team Manager, at lissa.mabley@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01380 826498.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

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