Occupational Therapist

Dorset Council UK; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Supervision and CPD opportunities

Job summary

Dorset Council UK is seeking several passionate Occupational Therapists to join our Community Paediatric team on a permanent, full-time basis. You’ll work with children and young people aged 0-25 with developmental and physical conditions, helping them engage in everyday activities and reach their full potential.

Responsibilities include home-based assessments, moving and handling tasks, collaborating with families, schools and other professionals, and contributing to service development.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and degree in Occupational Therapy are required.
• Post-qualifying experience in paediatric/community settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention for children with functional difficulties in home settings.
• Carry out moving and handling assessments and develop care plans.
• Perform moving and handling risk and environmental assessments as appropriate.
• Collaborate with families, schools and other professionals to implement therapy plans.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and service development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional standards.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Team player

Moving and handling experience

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.