Experienced Occupational Therapist

Wiltshire Council; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council's Sarum Reablement team in Salisbury is recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist to manage a complex caseload and deliver strength-based assessments in people's homes. You will develop person-centred reablement plans to help individuals regain independence and achieve goals, working closely with clients, families, carers and partner agencies.

The role offers a supportive team environment, a 37-hour week, a salary of £44,845–£46,992 including a 12.5% market supplement,

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with post-qualification experience.
• Minimum of two years post-qualification experience.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload.
• Undertake strength-based assessments.
• Develop person-centred reablement plans to support independence.
• Coordinate support with customers, families, carers and partner agencies.
• Promote high-quality, evidence-informed practice and support colleagues.

Skills

Reablement experience

Driver's license

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Job description

Salary: £44,845 - £46,992 (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 a pivotal member of our dedicated, OT-led Therapy Team and play a vital role in supporting individual's. Working within an established and highly supportive team with excellent communication, you'll help people rebuild their confidence, regain independence and achieve their personal goals through reablement.

Reablement is a short-term, therapy-led service that provides support in people's own homes, helping them rebuild confidence, regain independence, and develop the practical skills needed for daily living after illness, injury, a fall, or a stay in hospital.

As an experienced OT you will manage a complex caseload, undertake strength-based assessments and develop person-centred reablement plans that help people regain independence and achieve their goals. Working closely with customers, families, carers and partner agencies, you will provide specialist advice, manage risk, coordinate support and deliver positive outcomes for individuals. You will also support colleagues, contribute to service development and promote high-quality, evidence-informed practice. You'll benefit from invaluable support provided by our Principal Occupational Therapist and have access to a range of opportunities for career progression.

We’re looking for applicants who hold a qualification in Occupational Therapy, along with a minimum of two years post-qualification experience. Holding a valid full UK driver's license is essential, as you'll be conducting visits to clients in their own homes or other settings, such as hospitals.

The Sarum Reablement team is based at the council offices at Bourne Hill, in the beautiful and historic city of Salisbury.

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

Emma Spence, Reablement, Therapy & Community Service Team Manager at [e-mail]

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

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.