Senior Practitioner - Occupational Therapy

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL; Bath; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England is looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist to lead complex cases and support a dynamic team. You will work collaboratively to promote functional independence and wellbeing for adults with diverse needs. The ideal candidate is HCPC-registered with substantial experience in adult social care. The role offers flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Supportive leadership

Flexible working arrangements

Local government pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in adult social care and complex case management.
• Strong commitment to person-centred, strengths-based approaches.
• Ability to lead on complex casework, and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex cases and carry a complex caseload.
• Advise and support OTs with complex casework.
• Work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Adult social care experience

Complex case management

Person-centred approaches

Clinical supervision

Communication skills

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

As a Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Lead on complex cases, carrying 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

Are you a passionate and experienced occupational therapist ready to take the next step in your career? Join our dynamic Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy Team as a Senior Practitioner, where your clinical expertise will make a real difference in people's lives. You are an HCPC-registered occupational therapist with substantial post-qualification experience in adult social care.

You have:

• Proven experience in adult social care and complex case management
• A strong commitment to person-centred, strengths-based approaches
• Ability to lead on complex casework, and risk assessments
• Passion for empowering individuals to live meaningful lives
• Skills in mentoring, clinical supervision, and evidence-informed practice
• In-depth knowledge of legislation including, but not exclusive to, the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Housing, and Moving and Handling
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and partnership working abilities

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.

We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

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

Bath and North East Somerset 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. We are a Disability Confident Employer and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.