Experienced Occupational Therapist

Wiltshire Career Site; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement 12.5%

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Reablement Team. You will assess, plan and guide individuals to regain confidence and independence after a hospital stay, working across homes, hospitals and community settings.

The role offers hybrid working, ongoing professional support, and clear career development opportunities. You will be responsible for creating tailored reablement plans, providing guidance on equipment and safe practice, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with at least two years post-qualification experience.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and design tailored reablement plans.
• Guide individuals toward meaningful goals and support independence.
• Provide autonomous, person-centred support across homes, hospitals and community settings.
• Collaborate with the team and participate in leadership and coaching initiatives.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Driving Licence

Communication

Job description

Salary:£46,999 - £48,542 (Inclusive of 12.5% market supplement)

Hours per week:37 hours

Rolling advert: We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

Become an important member of our Reablement Team and make a real difference to people’s lives as they recover after a hospital stay. Our work is guided by empathy, respect, compassion and trust. We support individuals to regain confidence, rebuild skills and live as independently as possible through person centred and strengths based practice.

You will join an experienced and supportive team where teamwork and wellbeing are central. We offer a positive working environment, flexible working options and clear opportunities for career development. You will receive a thorough induction, along with access to ongoing training and peer support sessions, helping you develop your skills while maintaining a healthy work life balance.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will use your professional expertise to complete assessments, design tailored reablement plans and guide individuals towards meaningful goals. Your honest and supportive approach will help people understand their strengths and options, while your adaptable mindset will ensure each plan reflects changing needs and abilities.

You will act as a trusted advisor within the team, offering guidance on equipment, safe practice and decision making. Integrity and respect shape every interaction, and you will play an active part in supporting colleagues and contributing to continuous improvements across the service.

The role offers autonomy to manage your own schedule and provide personalised support across a varied caseload in homes, hospitals and community settings. You will also receive ongoing professional support from our Principal Occupational Therapist, along with access to leadership and coaching programmes.

We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist with at least two years post qualification experience and a full UK driving licence.

If you share our values and want to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

This position comes with a 12.5% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Rachel Cox, Reablement North Assistant Team Manager, at [e-mail].

Application criteria

Under the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps.

We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.

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.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.