Occupational Therapist - Castleman Plus (Ref CP / 02)

Care Dorset Limited; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27–31 days pro rata

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Sick pay from day one

Blue Light discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & development opportunities

Litmos online learning platform

Refer a Friend Bonus

Awards ceremony

Job summary

Care Dorset Limited is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver person-centred therapy in community-based services. You will assess adults with physical disabilities, plan interventions, and support independence through adaptations and equipment.

The role emphasises reablement, MDT collaboration, and mentoring of support staff. You will contribute to high-quality service delivery, maintain accurate electronic records, and participate in ongoing professional development while representing

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist registered to practice in the UK.
• Experience delivering outcome-focused assessments and plans.
• Ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely, person-centred OT assessments and interventions.
• Manage a diverse caseload with advanced clinical reasoning.
• Provide high-quality OT services in line with standards and legislation.
• Mentor team members and guide Reablement Assistants in planning.
• Promote equipment use and adaptations to maximise independence.
• Maintain accurate records using Nourish system and communicate with stakeholders.
• Contribute to MDT meetings and service development.
• Attend weekly caseload reviews and represent Care Dorset externally.

Skills

Assessment & Intervention

Case management

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Nourish system

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Castleman Plus (Ref CP / 02)

• Occupational Therapist - Castleman Plus (Ref CP / 02)

About The Role

As an Occupational Therapist working with Care Dorset you have the opportunity of working with the people we support to truly enhance their lives, increase their confidence and improve their wellbeing. You will play a vital role in the delivery of therapy input to the people we support in our community-based services. Your focus will be on enabling independence and improving quality of life through tailored occupational therapy interventions. You will provide outcome-focused assessments, deliver evidence-based therapeutic plans, and contribute to the ongoing development of a person-centred, strengths-based service aligned with the Care Act (2014).

Key Responsibilities:

• 1. Assessment and Intervention Deliver timely, person-centred Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to adults with physical disabilities and age-related conditions within the bedded reablement settings.
  Set, monitor, and review SMART goals in partnership with individuals, focusing on regaining or maintaining independence.
• 2. Case Management Manage a diverse caseload, including complex cases requiring advanced clinical reasoning, while ensuring safe, effective, and goal-oriented outcomes.
  Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams to address holistic needs and promote integrated care planning.
• 3. Service Delivery Provide a high-quality Occupational Therapy service in accordance with national legislation, local policies, and professional standards.
  Champion a reablement approach through the provision of specialist equipment, functional adaptations, and assistive techniques.
• 4. Team Support and Development Support and mentor our Team through hands-on coaching, informal training, and joint interventions.
  Guide and collaborate with Reablement Assistants (RAs) in goal-setting, intervention planning, and progress reviews, promoting a learning culture.
• 5. Consultation and Advocacy Act as a specialist resource to promote the effective use of equipment and adaptations to maximise independence, reduce reliance on care services, and prevent hospital admissions.
  Provide consultative input to colleagues, individuals, carers, and external partners as needed.
• 6. Communication and Documentation Maintain accurate, timely, and professional records using the Nourish electronic recording system.
  Engage in clear and effective communication with individuals, families, carers, and partner organisations to ensure coordinated support.
• 7. Professional Development and Team Contribution Participate in continuous professional development, including training, reflective supervision, and practice improvement initiatives. Actively contribute to team meetings, case reviews, and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
• 8. Operational Contribution Attend and engage in weekly full caseload reviews.
  Represent Care Dorset in inter-agency forums and external meetings as required.
  Undertake other responsibilities as delegated by the Home Manager to support service delivery.

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays) pro rata
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Occupational Sick pay entitlement from day one
• Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.
• Access to Litmos online learning platform – our one stop shop for learning & development
• Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
• Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony

About Us

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Full or Part Time - Pay Grade 4 £13.27 - £13.50 per hour