Social Care Reablement Occupational Therapist

Integrated Care System; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of social care is seeking a self-motivated Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated team in East Devon. The role involves assessing and supporting adults with a range of disabilities to maximize their independence through tailored interventions. A commitment to ongoing learning and strong communication skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing the needs of adults with disabilities and health conditions.
• Ability to work autonomously across community settings.
• Understanding of local government policy and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and enable individuals to maximize independence.
• Manage a caseload and deliver person-centered interventions.
• Provide guidance based on the Care Act 2014 eligibility criteria.

Skills

Goal-setting

Communication

Problem solving

Commitment to equality and diversity

Job description

Social Care Reablement Occupational Therapist

We are looking to recruit a self-motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist with excellent goal-setting and communication skills to join our friendly, supportive, and experienced team.

You will be the sole Occupational Therapist supported by an experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant covering East Devon.

Be part of a team that values regular peer support, supervision, appraisal, and a strong commitment to learning and development, including access to regular CPD sessions.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will:

• Use your core occupational therapy skills to assess the needs of adults with a wide range of disabilities and health conditions.
• Enable individuals to maximise their independence and potential, while increasing safety and reducing risk to themselves and their carers.
• Hold and manage a caseload including lone working, providing a person-centred service through clinical assessment within the context of local government policy and legislation.
• Deliver interventions guided by the Care Act 2014 eligibility criteria and a strengths-based approach. These may include signposting or advice, provision of equipment, minor and major adaptations, support with rehousing, recommendations for care packages, or referrals to other teams.
• Screen complex referrals, support team leaders through joint visits and peer supervision, and contribute to the development and delivery of updated training for our team of support workers.
• Act as an autonomous practitioner working across different community settings. Be responsible for managing risk and delivering safe, person-centred interventions. Be able to solve problems in partnership with the individuals you support.
• Demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity, and achieving positive outcomes for the people of Devon.

About us

About Us

The Eastern Social Care Reablement team is based at Great Moor House in Exeter, supporting individuals across East and Mid Devon, including rural communities, towns, and the city of Exeter. We are a dynamic and supportive team made up of Occupational Therapists, Reablement Team Leaders, and Reablement Support Workers, working collaboratively to promote independence and recovery.

We work closely with NHS colleagues, other adult social care teams, housing providers, and community services to deliver timely, person-centred interventions. Our assessments are carried out face-to-face in people's homes, as well as virtually or by telephone, depending on the needs and preferences of the individual.

Our focus is on short-term, strengths-based interventions that empower people to regain skills and confidence following illness, injury, or changes in circumstances, helping them to live as independently as possible.

Job responsibilities

For all relevant information, please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Please refer to the job description and person specification document attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Full-time, flexible working, home or remote working options available.