About this role
Job summary
Salary: £44,845 - £46,992 (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 peoples lives as they recover after a hospital stay. 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. The role offers autonomy to manage your own schedule and provide personalised support across a varied caseload in homes, hospitals and community settings.
We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist with at least two years post qualification experience and a full UK driving licence.
Main duties of the job
For more information about the duties of the role, please refer to the role description and person specification attached.
About us
Why us
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customerfacing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information about the duties of the role, please refer to the role description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist with at least two years post qualification experience and a full UK driving licence.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Monkton Park
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 1ER
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)