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Wiltshire Council; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking an Experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Reablement Team in Chippenham. You will assess individuals, design reablement plans and support recovery after hospital stays, practicing empathetic, person-centred care.

Working full-time, on-site, you will collaborate with colleagues, advise on equipment and safe practice, and contribute to service improvements while benefiting from a thorough induction and ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and design tailored reablement plans.
• Guide individuals towards meaningful goals and outcomes.
• Advise on equipment and safe practice within the team.
• Support colleagues and contribute to continuous service improvements.
• Promote empathetic, respectful, and person-centred approaches.

Skills

Assessment

Reablement planning

Equipment guidance

Team collaboration

Person-centred care

Job description

Salary: £46,999 - £48,542 (Inclusive of 12.5% market supplement)

Hours per week: 37 hours

Rolling advert: We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

Become an important member of our Reablement Team and make a real difference to people’s lives as they recover after a hospital stay. Our work is guided by empathy, respect, compassion and trust. We support individuals to regain confidence, rebuild skills and live as independently as possible through person centred and strengths based practice.

You will join an experienced and supportive team where teamwork and wellbeing are central. We offer a positive working environment, flexible working options and clear opportunities for career development. You will receive a thorough induction, along with access to ongoing training and peer support sessions, helping you develop your skills while maintaining a healthy work life balance.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will use your professional expertise to complete assessments, design tailored reablement plans and guide individuals towards meaningful goals. Your honest and supportive approach will help people understand their strengths and options, while your adaptable mindset will ensure each plan reflects changing needs and abilities.

You will act as a trusted advisor within the team, offering guidance on equipment, safe practice and decision making. Integrity and respect shape every interaction, and you will play an active part in supporting colleagues and contributing to continuous improvements across the service.

Experienced Occupational Therapist

Company: Wiltshire Council Salary: £46,999 to £48,542 a year Hours: Full-time Location: SN15 1ER Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 17 Sept 2026 Closing date: 30 Sept 2026

Summary

Salary: £46,999 - £48,542 (Inclusive of 12.5% market supplement)

Hours per week: 37 hours

Rolling advert: We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

Become an important member of our Reablement Team and make a real difference to people’s lives as they recover after a hospital stay. Our work is guided by empathy, respect, compassion and trust. We support individuals to regain confidence, rebuild skills and live as independently as possible through person centred and strengths based practice.

You will join an experienced and supportive team where teamwork and wellbeing are central. We offer a positive working environment, flexible working options and clear opportunities for career development. You will receive a thorough induction, along with access to ongoing training and peer support sessions, helping you develop your skills while maintaining a healthy work life balance.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will use your professional expertise to complete assessments, design tailored reablement plans and guide individuals towards meaningful goals. Your honest and supportive approach will help people understand their strengths and options, while your adaptable mindset will ensure each plan reflects changing needs and abilities.

You will act as a trusted advisor within the team, offering guidance on equipment, safe practice and decision making. Integrity and respect shape every interaction, and you will play an active part in supporting colleagues and contributing to continuous improvements across the service.

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