Occupational Therapist

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to support children and young people (0-18) with complex needs. You will undertake holistic assessments, plan targeted interventions, and advise on equipment, adaptations and housing requirements to enable independence at home and in the community.

The role involves working with families, carers and health professionals, managing risk, and contributing to multidisciplinary reviews.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with registration to practice.
• Excellent assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and with families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments
• Develop tailored intervention plans
• Recommend equipment, adaptations and strategies for daily living
• Advise on major home adaptations and housing needs
• Manage a varied caseload and assess risks
• Contribute to reports, reviews and case conferences

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Partnership-working

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Salary: £38,510 - £40,444 per annum
Hours per week: 37 hours
Temporary/Fixed term: 6 months
Interview date: Week commencing 5th of October

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with complex needs?We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our specialist team, supporting children and young people aged 0-18 with severe and complex disabilities, life-limiting conditions, and technology-dependent needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to help children achieve greater independence and improve their quality of life.

You will undertake holistic assessments, develop tailored intervention plans, and recommend equipment, adaptations, and strategies that support daily living. Working closely with children, families, carers, health professionals, housing providers, and other agencies, you will ensure that children receive the support they need to thrive at home and within their communities. Your work will include advising on major home adaptations, specialist equipment, moving and handling solutions, and housing needs.

Managing a varied caseload of moderately complex and complex cases, you will use your professional judgement to assess needs, manage risk, and deliver effective outcomes. You will contribute to reports, reviews, case conferences, and multidisciplinary working, while supporting families to navigate changing needs and future planning.

We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist with excellent assessment, communication, and partnership-working skills. In return, you'll join a supportive team committed to professional development, knowledge sharing, and delivering outstanding services for children and families. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact every day, we would love to hear from you.

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

Frances Yates, Team Manager Child Disability [e-mail]

Application criteria

While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity.
If you have applied for this role within the last six months, you do not need to reapply. Your application will remain on file and will be considered.
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.