Occupational Therapist

Location

Salisbury, Wiltshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Salary: £42,003 - £44,084 (inclusive of 12.5% market supplement)

Hours per week: 37 hours 

Rolling advert:  We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.  

Wiltshire Reablement - Empowering Independence  

Reablement offers Occupational Therapists the unique opportunity to work proactively with customers in their own homes, achieving greater independence with customers, and utilising their experience to achieve a positive impact upon a customer’s life. 

The Reablement Service is led by Occupational Therapy Managers and benefits from support from our principal occupational therapist. The occupational therapy role is highly valued and the team establishment includes newly qualified occupational therapists, assistants, occupational therapy apprentices. The service works with Bournemouth University and UWE to support students' training. Reablement at Wiltshire Council offers Occupational Therapists a unique opportunity to work in a team managed by an Occupational Therapist and in a Service that values the role and offers carer progression through support, training and career coaching. 

You will support people in a mixed caseload who are returning from Hospital or experiencing a change in their abilities in the community with the autonomy to manage your own time and schedule. 

You must hold a professional qualification in Occupational Therapy (or pending) with 2 years post qualification experience and hold a valid full UK drivers’ licence. 

Why us?  

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.  Explore more benefits here!  

This position comes with a 12.5% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.

Under the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps - Before clicking apply please complete this  full employment history form .

Please download and read the  role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as   Our Identity .

For more details, contact Emma Spence, Team Manager, at [email protected] or call 01722 438081.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. 

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our  statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .

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