Occupational Therapist

Dorset Council UK; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supervision and CPD opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Meaningful impact on children andfamil

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking several Occupational Therapists to join our Community Paediatric team, working with children and young people aged 0-25 with developmental and physical conditions, including neurodivergent individuals, to support daily activities.

You will assess and intervene in home settings, perform moving and handling assessments, and work with families, schools and other professionals to implement therapy plans. A supportive MDT environment and CPD opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
• There are 3 OT levels in Dorset Council; roles advertised as level 2 and level 3; post-qualifying experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention for children with functional difficulties in home settings; include equipment and adaptations.
• Carry out moving and handling assessments and complete care plans.
• Conduct moving and handling risk and environmental assessments as appropriate.
• Collaborate with families, schools and professionals to develop and implement therapy plans.
• Contribute to MDT meetings and service development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with standards.

Skills

Post-qualifying OT experience

Moving and handling

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

We are seeking several passionate and skilled Occupational Therapists to join our Community Paediatric team on a permanent and full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Birth to Settled Adulthood team, working with children and young people aged 0-25 with a range of developmental and physical conditions and those who are neuro divergent, supporting them to achieve their full potential in everyday activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention for children with functional difficulties in home setting. This includes the provision of specialist equipment and adaptation work where appropriate.
• To carry out moving and handling assessments and complete moving and handling care plans.
• To carry out moving and handling risk assessments and environmental assessments where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, and other professionals to develop and implement therapy plans.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings and service development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with professional standards.

About You

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
• There are 3 levels of OT within Dorset Council and these positions are being advertised as a level 2 and level 3. Therefore, we are looking for an OT with post qualifying experience.
• Experience working with children and young people, ideally in a community or paediatric setting and with some moving and handling experience.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team.

What We Offer

• Supportive team environment with regular supervision and CPD opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.