Experienced Occupational Therapist

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Salary: £46,999 - £48,542 (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. Our work is guided by empathy, respect, compassion and trust. 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.

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist, you will use your professional expertise to complete assessments, design tailored reablement plans and guide individuals towards meaningful goals. Your honest and supportive approach will help people understand their strengths and options, while your adaptable mindset will ensure each plan reflects changing needs and abilities.

You will act as a trusted advisor within the team, offering guidance on equipment, safe practice and decision making. Integrity and respect shape every interaction, and you will play an active part in supporting colleagues and contributing to continuous improvements across the service.

The role offers autonomy to manage your own schedule and provide personalised support across a varied caseload in homes, hospitals and community settings. You will also receive ongoing professional support from our Principal Occupational Therapist, along with access to leadership and coaching programmes.

We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist with at least two years post qualification experience and a full UK driving licence.

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

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.

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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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council
Address

Monkton Park

Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN15 1ER

United Kingdom

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