Job summary 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. As an Occupational Therapist, you will conduct strengths-based assessments, 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. Due to internal career progression, we currently have two occupational therapist vacancies at different levels in our Chippenham-based Reablement Team. Main duties of the job Level 2 Occupational Therapist £34,834 - £36,648 per annum: For the Level 2 post you will need to hold a professional qualification in Occupational Therapy or have a qualification pending. Applications will be considered from students due to qualify in early 2024. Level 3 Occupational Therapist £42,003 - £44,084 per annum (Inclusive of 12.5% market supplement: For the Experienced Occupational Therapist position were looking for applicants who hold a qualification in Occupational Therapy, along with a minimum of two years post-qualification experience. Holding a valid full UK driver's license is essential for both positions, as you'll be conducting visits to clients in their own homes or other settings, such as hospitals. WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS DIRECT ON NHS. IF YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE PLEASE APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE OR COPY AND PASTE THE LINK BELOW IN TO YOUR BROWSER: https://fa-euxi-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/3143/?utm_mediumjobshare About us Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. 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. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £34,834 to £44,084 a year (Inclusive of 12.5% market supplement) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number F0041-3143 Job locations Wiltshire Council Monkton Park Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 1ER Job description Job responsibilities Please view the job description for all of the details. Reablement is a short term, therapist led service aiming to prevent, reduce and delay the need for ongoing services. Reablement supports people to be as independent as possible and includes the provision of information and advice, analysis of needs, provision of equipment and adaptations and targeted assistance from a team of support workers. The reablement team seek to support people to make use of community and personal assets to achieve their goals. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the job description for all of the details. Reablement is a short term, therapist led service aiming to prevent, reduce and delay the need for ongoing services. Reablement supports people to be as independent as possible and includes the provision of information and advice, analysis of needs, provision of equipment and adaptations and targeted assistance from a team of support workers. The reablement team seek to support people to make use of community and personal assets to achieve their goals. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see the job description. Desirable Please see the job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see the job description. Desirable Please see the job description. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Wiltshire Council Address Wiltshire Council Monkton Park Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 1ER Employer's website http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)