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Job summary
Join Our Dynamic Occupational Therapy Team in South Devon!
Are you a passionate and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and forward-thinking team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Care Direct Plus South in Newton Abbot!
Why Choose Us?
Our enthusiastic and welcoming team is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of adults across South Devon. Covering a diverse areaincluding vibrant towns, charming villages, and stunning rural communitiesyoull have the chance to work in a truly unique and scenic environment.
We work closely with NHS teams, social care services, district councils, housing providers, and equipment suppliers, ensuring a collaborative and holistic approach to care. Our team includes a mix of experienced Band 5 and Band 6 Occupational Therapists, as well as experienced Social Care Assessors, all committed to supporting one another and delivering excellent outcomes.
Whats in It for You?
A friendly and experienced team offering peer support, regular supervision, and CPD opportunities.
Flexible working with telephone, virtual, and in-person assessments tailored to client needs.
Diverse caseload covering a wide range of disabilities and health conditions.
Opportunities for skill development through specialist reviews in moving & handling and care optimisation.
Scenic travel around the beautiful South Devon area as you support individuals in their own homes.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will:
Assess adults with a range of disabilities and health conditions, enabling them to live as independently and safely as possible. Use a strengths-based approach to promote independence, providing advice, equipment, minor and major adaptations, rehousing support, and care recommendations. Work collaboratively with our Moving & Handling Review Specialist OT to develop skills in care review and risk management. Manage your own diverse and rewarding caseload, providing a person-centred service within the framework of local government policy and legislation. Be committed to equality, diversity, and achieving positive outcomes for the people of South Devon.Ready to Make a Difference?
If youre looking for a role where you can develop your skills, work in a stunning location, and be part of a supportive and proactive team, then wed love to hear from you!
Apply today and become part of our amazing team!
About us
What we can offer you
We are committed to your continuous professional development and preceptorship, doing all we can to help you excel in your career and with new and exciting opportunities for career development. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers. We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years service. Recognition of NHS continuous service for contractual annual leave purposes, sick pay entitlement and Maternity/Adoption & Paternity pay entitlement (within DCC Terms & Conditions) Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role please discuss further at interview) Offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme. As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. If you are currently living, working or studying in the UK and are looking to relocate to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions and in exceptional circumstances, relocation support of up to £10,000, may be available. Visa sponsorship may also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply.
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Employer details Employer name Devon County Council
Address Forde House
Brunel Road
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 4XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)