Occupational Therapy Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 8, £29,884.00 to £32,654.00 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 June 2025 |
| Location: | Isle Of Wight, South East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Isle of Wight Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 2025_1397 |
Summary
37 hours per week
Fixed term to July 2028, you will undertake a 3-year part time degree apprenticeship as part of this role with Winchester University
Are you looking for a rewarding and dynamic career path? We are thrilled to offer an exciting new opportunity to train as a Occupational Therapist within our supportive and vibrant Adult Social Care Team, fixed term for the duration of the degree.
What's on offer?
Earn While You Learn:
Join us in Adult Social Care and Housing as an Apprentice Occupational Therapist (Occupational Therapy Assistant). We will sponsor you to undertake a degree to become a qualified Occupational Therapist, all while being employed within one of our dynamic teams.
Mentorship & Support:
Benefit from the guidance and mentorship of our experienced team members throughout your training period. We are committed to your success!
Long-Term Career Growth:
Upon successful completion of your degree, you'll be ready to move into an Occupational Therapy position, setting you on a professional path for a fulfilling, long-term career supporting your local community.
Why choose this route?
Supportive & Rewarding Team:
Our Adult Social Care and Housing Team is dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. Join a team that values empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion for helping others.
In-Demand Career:
Occupational Therapy is a profession that is always in demand, offering job stability and the chance to make a real difference to people's lives.
Career Development:
We're not just offering a job; we're offering a career. With ongoing training and development opportunities, your future in Adult Social Care is bright.
Who Should Apply?
We are looking for people who are seeking a long-term career and who can demonstrate ambition, enthusiasm and empathy. You should have strong organisation skills, be a problem solver, and be able to adapt as needed.
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will gain experience in the following areas:
Managing a caseload
Performing assessments that are holistic and person-centred.
Triage of referrals to occupational therapy.
Risk Management
Prescription of low-level equipment
Participation in supervision and maintaining professional development.
Course details:
Start date: September 2025 in partnership with Winchester University
Our aim is to shape 'confident learners' by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies with the University and as well as onto further studies or the employment market.
Your learning will be embedded within the workplace. Learning will be delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, online-learning and projects. As well as through full time placement experience and on-the-job training within the workplace.
Apprentices will attend the University of Winchester one day per week, alongside one day per week of guided independent
learning. Apprentices will also undertake three full-time placements outside the usual workplace.
For more information please see the links: BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship - University of Winchester (please do not apply through the website, these links are for information only).
Within Adult Social Care and Housing we recruit for values, not just for skills and experience, so if you are passionate about making a difference within your local community and are looking for a rewarding career path, we want to hear from you.
Join our supportive and dynamic team and embark on a fulfilling career as an occupational therapist. Apply now and take the first step towards an inspiring future on the Isle of Wight!
Fixed term to July 2028, you will undertake a 3-year part time degree apprenticeship as part of this role with Winchester University
Are you looking for a rewarding and dynamic career path? We are thrilled to offer an exciting new opportunity to train as a Occupational Therapist within our supportive and vibrant Adult Social Care Team, fixed term for the duration of the degree.
What's on offer?
Earn While You Learn:
Join us in Adult Social Care and Housing as an Apprentice Occupational Therapist (Occupational Therapy Assistant). We will sponsor you to undertake a degree to become a qualified Occupational Therapist, all while being employed within one of our dynamic teams.
Mentorship & Support:
Benefit from the guidance and mentorship of our experienced team members throughout your training period. We are committed to your success!
Long-Term Career Growth:
Upon successful completion of your degree, you'll be ready to move into an Occupational Therapy position, setting you on a professional path for a fulfilling, long-term career supporting your local community.
Why choose this route?
Supportive & Rewarding Team:
Our Adult Social Care and Housing Team is dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. Join a team that values empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion for helping others.
In-Demand Career:
Occupational Therapy is a profession that is always in demand, offering job stability and the chance to make a real difference to people's lives.
Career Development:
We're not just offering a job; we're offering a career. With ongoing training and development opportunities, your future in Adult Social Care is bright.
Who Should Apply?
We are looking for people who are seeking a long-term career and who can demonstrate ambition, enthusiasm and empathy. You should have strong organisation skills, be a problem solver, and be able to adapt as needed.
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will gain experience in the following areas:
Managing a caseload
Performing assessments that are holistic and person-centred.
Triage of referrals to occupational therapy.
Risk Management
Prescription of low-level equipment
Participation in supervision and maintaining professional development.
Course details:
Start date: September 2025 in partnership with Winchester University
Our aim is to shape 'confident learners' by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies with the University and as well as onto further studies or the employment market.
Your learning will be embedded within the workplace. Learning will be delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, online-learning and projects. As well as through full time placement experience and on-the-job training within the workplace.
Apprentices will attend the University of Winchester one day per week, alongside one day per week of guided independent
learning. Apprentices will also undertake three full-time placements outside the usual workplace.
For more information please see the links: BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship - University of Winchester (please do not apply through the website, these links are for information only).
Within Adult Social Care and Housing we recruit for values, not just for skills and experience, so if you are passionate about making a difference within your local community and are looking for a rewarding career path, we want to hear from you.
Join our supportive and dynamic team and embark on a fulfilling career as an occupational therapist. Apply now and take the first step towards an inspiring future on the Isle of Wight!
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