Occupational Therapist

Aberdeenshire Council; Redhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to assess and provide services that maximize personal independence for individuals with disabilities. This role includes commitment to continuous improvement in service delivery and requires joining the PVG Scheme due to regulations involving work with vulnerable groups. The position is fixed-term until 30 June 2026 and involves collaboration with a diverse client group.

Qualifications

• Commitment to quality service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Ability to assess and advise on personal independence.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to individuals with various forms of disability.
• Develop services for a broad client group.
• Commit to quality service delivery.

Job description

Occupational Therapist – ABS46228 – Aberdeenshire Council, Redhill, GB

Job Description

Assess, advise and provide a range of services aimed at maximising opportunities for personal independence within the community for people with various forms of disability. To develop service to a broad client group, using the specialist knowledge base of Occupational Therapy.

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Fixed Term for a period not exceeding 30 June 2026.

Informal enquiries to Kerry Adam –

Requirements This post is regulated work with Children and / or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of these must be your current or most recent employer.