Experienced Occupational Therapist

Salary: £29,088 - £30,481 per annum (Inclusive of 12.5% market supplement)

Hours per week: 24 hours

Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting

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. 

Are you passionate about helping people live independently and safely?

Join our Advice and Contact Team, where we focus on prevention and early support and work creatively to make a real difference in people’s lives. Our service is grounded in empathy, respect, honesty and compassion, and we are committed to delivering high-quality person-centred practice.

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist who shares these values and who can bring integrity, trust, teamwork and a flexible, adaptable approach to the role.

You will carry out strengths-based assessments, often in challenging or sensitive situations, supporting people to live as independently and safely as possible. You will manage a varied caseload, including complex cases, and will assess risk, recommend adaptations and identify bespoke equipment solutions. Safeguarding, moving and handling assessments and supporting carers will form key aspects of your work. The role also requires agility in responding to changing needs and circumstances.

You will work closely with health and social care professionals, always keeping the individual at the centre of your practice and ensuring that support is timely, safe and effective.

To apply, you must be HCPC registered with at least two years of post‑qualification experience and a strong understanding of relevant legislation. You will be confident in managing risk, leading on complex cases and contributing to service development.

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

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 customer‑facing 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.

Contact details

Lorraine Janes, Advice & Contact Team Manager, Lorraine.Janes@wiltshire.gov.uk

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Application criteria

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply.

We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.

If you have applied for this role within the last six months, you do not need to reapply. Your application will remain on file and will be considered.

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.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.