Experienced Occupational Therapist

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

As an occupational therapist, you will conduct strengths-based assessments, and 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.

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

About us

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

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.