Occupational Therapy Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant in Adult Social Care at Swindon Borough Council. You will be part of a busy, supportive multiskilled team of Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Hearing and Vision practitioners, Social Workers and Assistant Care Managers.

As a team we provide support to vulnerable adults who may have a variety of physical or sensory impairments, learning disability or mental health conditions. Whilst also considering the needs of carers within a community setting.

Your next role

You will use your effective communication skills to undertake strength-based occupational therapy practice with the aim of supporting our clients to live as independently as possible in the community by providing where appropriate suitable equipment, advice and minor and major adaptations. You will be working with and alongside Occupational Therapists.

You will receive formal and informal learning opportunities, support and supervision. As a Swindon Borough Council employee you will have access to a range of staff benefits, local and national discounts, and free parking near the office in Swindon Town Centre.

The post involves working in a range of settings, therefore a full driver’s licence and access to a car for use at work, or ability to attend site visits is required. 

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this position.

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Please see our Vision and Values page for more details.

Your next steps

Role profile for this role.

For further information about the role, please contact Sarah Harvey, Assistant Team Manager, by email at SHarvey@swindon.gov.uk or phone 07766368215 or contact Claire

Moreton, Team Manager by email at CMoreton2@swindon.gov.uk.

All applications for this position are being handled through NHS Jobs. Please visit the NHS

Jobs website for application details. NHS Ref No: F0065-24-RNR002227