Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Bath; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working

Career progression

Job summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist to lead advanced clinical work within the Adult Social Care OT Team. The role focuses on complex caseloads, housing adaptations, and mentoring of colleagues to promote person-centred care.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to improve functional independence for adults with diverse needs, while supporting service development and policy influence. A car driver is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered occupational therapist with extensive post-qualification experience in adult social care.
• Extensive experience in housing adaptations including DFG processes.
• Expert knowledge of moving and handling, risk assessment, and advisory practice.
• In-depth knowledge of Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Housing and Moving and Handling.

Responsibilities

• Carry a complex caseload including major adaptations under DFGs, moving and handling, and postural assessments.
• Advise and support OTs with complex casework.
• Lead OT Peer Supervision groups.
• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Work with OT Team Managers to share clinical expertise.

Skills

HCPC registered

Communication skills

Clinical supervision

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Tools

DFG processes

Moving & handling knowledge

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

Are you a passionate and experienced occupational therapist ready to take the next step in your career? Join our friendly and established Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy Team as a Senior Practitioner, where your clinical expertise will make a real difference in people’s lives.

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth. We offer opportunities to shape services, influence policy, and contribute to a culture of excellence in occupational therapy.

About the Role:

As a Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Carry a complex caseload to include major adaptations under Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs), moving and handling, and postural assessments.
• Advise and support OTs with complex casework, as required.
• Lead OT Peer Supervision groups.
• Work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams to promote functional independence, wellbeing, and inclusive practice for adults with diverse needs.
• Work alongside OT Team Managers to share clinical expertise.

About You:

You are an HCPC-registered occupational therapist with extensive post-qualification experience in adult social care.

You have:

• Extensive experience in housing adaptations, including DFG processes and major structural changes.
• Expert knowledge of moving and handling principles, risk assessment, and advisory practice.
• Expertise in postural management and seating solutions for complex physical needs.
• In-depth knowledge of legislation including, but not exclusive to, the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Housing, and Moving and Handling.
• A strong commitment to person-centred, strengths-based approaches
• Skills in mentoring, clinical supervision, and evidence-informed practice
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and partnership working abilities.

What We Offer:

• Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to training, mentoring, and career progression.
• Local government pension scheme and generous annual leave.

Due to the nature of the role, being a car driver is essential.

Interested to find out more?

If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Alison Thomas, Service Manager and Principal Occupational Therapist on 01225 394605 or email [e-mail]

Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.