Experienced Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,089 to £30,481 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | (Inclusive of 12.5% market supplement) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 March 2026 |
| Location: | Wiltshire, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6821 |
Summary
Salary: £29,089 - £30,481 per annum (Inclusive of 12.5% market supplement)
Hours per week: 24 hours
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 13 April 2026
Advice and Contact – Transforming Lives
Are you passionate about helping people live independently and safely?
Join our Advice and Contact team, where we focus on prevention and early support, working creatively to make a real difference in people’s lives.
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist who shares our values of compassion, respect, and collaboration.
In this role, you will carry out strengths-based assessments, often in challenging or sensitive situations, helping people live as independently and safely as possible. You will manage a varied caseload, including complex cases, and assess risk, recommend adaptations, and source bespoke equipment solutions.
You will also play a key role in safeguarding, moving and handling assessments, and supporting carers.
You will work closely with health and social care professionals, always keeping the person at the centre of your practice.
We are looking for someone who is HCPC registered, with at least two years’ PQE 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. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.
For more details, contact Lorraine Janes, Advice & Contact Team Manager, via email at Lorraine.Janes@wiltshire.gov.uk
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
Hours per week: 24 hours
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 13 April 2026
Advice and Contact – Transforming Lives
Are you passionate about helping people live independently and safely?
Join our Advice and Contact team, where we focus on prevention and early support, working creatively to make a real difference in people’s lives.
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist who shares our values of compassion, respect, and collaboration.
In this role, you will carry out strengths-based assessments, often in challenging or sensitive situations, helping people live as independently and safely as possible. You will manage a varied caseload, including complex cases, and assess risk, recommend adaptations, and source bespoke equipment solutions.
You will also play a key role in safeguarding, moving and handling assessments, and supporting carers.
You will work closely with health and social care professionals, always keeping the person at the centre of your practice.
We are looking for someone who is HCPC registered, with at least two years’ PQE 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. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.
For more details, contact Lorraine Janes, Advice & Contact Team Manager, via email at Lorraine.Janes@wiltshire.gov.uk
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
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