Adults Occupational Therapist - Dorset

Pertemps; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist in Dorchester. You will play a key role in supporting hospital discharges and delivering high-quality occupational therapy services across the county. The ideal candidate has a degree in social work, SWE registration, and a minimum of 3 years' experience. This role offers hybrid working options and requires travel throughout Dorset.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Simple online registration

Attractive referral schemes

Ongoing compliance management

Prompt payroll

Responsibilities

• Supporting safe and timely hospital discharges
• Assessing needs and delivering active recovery and reablement packages
• Collaborating with health and community partners to optimise outcomes
• Providing high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy interventions

Skills

Enhanced Adults DBS

Eligibility to work in the UK

SWE (HCPC) Registration

Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience

Strong knowledge of theoretical frameworks

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Adults Occupational Therapist

Location: Dorchester, Dorset

Contract Type: Temporary | Full-Time (37 hours)

Salary: Up to £35.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Working Pattern: Hybrid / Remote

About the Role

The Home First Occupational Therapy Team has recently expanded to meet increased demand for support around hospital discharges, active recovery, and reablement services. We are seeking an experienced full-time Occupational Therapist to join this busy and growing team.

You will work closely with partner organisations across health and community services, building strong collaborative relationships that promote positive health and care outcomes.

The OT team plays a crucial role within the wider Home First Social Care Team and operates across the whole county. Each team member maintains links with all three geographic clusters, so the successful candidate must be willing and able to complete home visits throughout Dorset. The position is based at County Hall, Dorchester, with a combination of office-based and home working available.

Responsibilities

• Supporting safe and timely hospital discharges
• Assessing needs and delivering active recovery and reablement packages
• Collaborating with health and community partners to optimise outcomes
• Providing high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy interventions across the county

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Enhanced Adults DBS (can be processed by us)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• SWE (HCPC) Registration
• Degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience in the UK
• Access to a car and willingness to travel
• Strong knowledge of theoretical frameworks, practice models, research-based practice, and psychological and human development theories

Why work through Pertemps?

• Adedicated consultantwith access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• Asimple online registration process
• Attractivereferral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance fully managed for youPrompt and reliable payroll
• …and much more!

📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Josephon07471 306880or [e-mail].