Wiltshire Council

Experienced Occupational Therapist

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Wiltshire Reablement - Empowering Independence

Become a pivotal member of our Reablement Team and have a positive impact on individuals' lives following illness, injury, loss of confidence or hospital admission.

Reablement offers Occupational Therapists the unique opportunity to work proactively with customers in their own homes to achieve greater independence, promote their well-being and minimise long-term care needs.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will conduct strengths-based assessments, work with customers and their families to design and implement creative reablement plans to enable them to achieve their goals.

The Reablement Service is led by occupational therapists alongside occupational therapy assistants and support workers, and benefits from support from our Principal Occupational Therapist. The occupational therapy role is highly valued within Wiltshire Council, and we provide a unique opportunity to work in a team managed by an occupational therapist in a service that offers a range of opportunities for career progression including regular training, coaching and leadership programmes.

Main duties of the job

Were looking for applicants who hold a qualification in Occupational Therapy, along with a minimum of two years post-qualification experience. Holding a valid full UK driver's license is essential, as you'll be conducting visits to clients in their own homes or other settings, such as hospitals.

About us

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.

Details

Date posted

08 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£43,454 to £45,536 a year £43,454 - £45,536 pro rata (Inclusive of 12.5% market supplement)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

F0041-25-00023275

Job locations

Wiltshire Council

Bourne Hill

Salisbury

SP1 3UZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description for full details.

Reablement is a short term, therapist led service aiming to prevent, reduce and delay the need for ongoing services. Reablement supports people to be as independent as possible and includes the provision of information and advice, analysis of needs, provision of equipment and adaptations and targeted assistance from a team of support workers. The reablement team seek to support people to make use of community and personal assets to achieve their goals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description for full details.

Reablement is a short term, therapist led service aiming to prevent, reduce and delay the need for ongoing services. Reablement supports people to be as independent as possible and includes the provision of information and advice, analysis of needs, provision of equipment and adaptations and targeted assistance from a team of support workers. The reablement team seek to support people to make use of community and personal assets to achieve their goals.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see job description for full details.
  • Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy (Diploma or degree).
  • Registered with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist.

Desirable

  • Please see job description for full details.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see job description for full details.
  • Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy (Diploma or degree).
  • Registered with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist.

Desirable

  • Please see job description for full details.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

Wiltshire Council

Bourne Hill

Salisbury

SP1 3UZ


Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

Wiltshire Council

Bourne Hill

Salisbury

SP1 3UZ


Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

08 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£43,454 to £45,536 a year £43,454 - £45,536 pro rata (Inclusive of 12.5% market supplement)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

F0041-25-00023275

Job locations

Wiltshire Council

Bourne Hill

Salisbury

SP1 3UZ


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