Community Technical Instructor
| Posting date: | 24 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,403 to £28,142 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 April 2026 |
| Location: | Hexham, Northumberland |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Northumberland County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ncc/TP/70/2647/SA |
Summary
Community Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (West, Northumberland)
Permanent, Full time 37 hours, based at Dene Park House, Hexham.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor, someone who is interested in starting or progressing their careers in a highly rewarding area of work where they can make a real difference to the lives of Northumberland residents.
The role offers variety in the working day, working with adults with a wide range of health and social care needs to support in maximising independence.
We are pleased to offer one permanent, full-time vacancy, available in the West Community Occupational Therapy team covering the West Northumberland area, based at Dene Park House, Hexham.
The position is NCC Salary Band 4 - £26,403 - £28.142
Why Choose Community Occupational Therapy?
- The Occupational Therapy Service performance is consistently high, demonstrating the dedication of our staff group to providing a quality service to residents.
- The work is interesting and varied giving you to opportunity to be involved with adults who are experiencing functional problems relating to physical disability, mental health difficulties and learning disability.
- The role involves visiting residents in their own home, assessing for and providing basic equipment and minor adaptations and confirming the appropriate completion of some major adaptations.
- Working into teams with a mix of Occupational Therapy Assistants, Technical Instructors, and qualified Occupational Therapists.
- We share office bases with the wider adult social care services, enabling us to work with Social Workers, Care Managers, Learning Disability Nurses and others from the MDT.
- The post holder will be based at Dene Park House, Northumberland, with the opportunity to work within a hybrid working model including agile from home and other NCC sites across the county as agreed with management.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who upholds the values of Northumberland County Council and the Occupational Therapy service to:
People first - Put residents first ensuring that the identified needs are met in a timely and efficient way
Excellence - Deliver excellence and quality in service provision
Respect - Show respect for service users and colleagues alike
Resilience- We have robust controls, practices and support in place to protect our residents, our colleagues and our communities and empower them to thrive and live well.
If this is you, we would like to hear from you!
The postholder must have the following:
- A relevant qualification (minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR be currently working towards this qualification)
- Willingness to travel across the locality as required (a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential)
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details.
For an informal conversation about the position, or for further information, please contact:
Carol Pearson, Occupational Therapy Team Manager 07966 490590 or carol.pearson01@northumberland.gov.uk
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.
Stay connected with us on social media to keep up to date with Northumberland County Council’s latest job opportunities.
Facebook: NCC Jobs Group
LinkedIn: Northumberland County Council Jobs
Permanent, Full time 37 hours, based at Dene Park House, Hexham.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor, someone who is interested in starting or progressing their careers in a highly rewarding area of work where they can make a real difference to the lives of Northumberland residents.
The role offers variety in the working day, working with adults with a wide range of health and social care needs to support in maximising independence.
We are pleased to offer one permanent, full-time vacancy, available in the West Community Occupational Therapy team covering the West Northumberland area, based at Dene Park House, Hexham.
The position is NCC Salary Band 4 - £26,403 - £28.142
Why Choose Community Occupational Therapy?
- The Occupational Therapy Service performance is consistently high, demonstrating the dedication of our staff group to providing a quality service to residents.
- The work is interesting and varied giving you to opportunity to be involved with adults who are experiencing functional problems relating to physical disability, mental health difficulties and learning disability.
- The role involves visiting residents in their own home, assessing for and providing basic equipment and minor adaptations and confirming the appropriate completion of some major adaptations.
- Working into teams with a mix of Occupational Therapy Assistants, Technical Instructors, and qualified Occupational Therapists.
- We share office bases with the wider adult social care services, enabling us to work with Social Workers, Care Managers, Learning Disability Nurses and others from the MDT.
- The post holder will be based at Dene Park House, Northumberland, with the opportunity to work within a hybrid working model including agile from home and other NCC sites across the county as agreed with management.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who upholds the values of Northumberland County Council and the Occupational Therapy service to:
People first - Put residents first ensuring that the identified needs are met in a timely and efficient way
Excellence - Deliver excellence and quality in service provision
Respect - Show respect for service users and colleagues alike
Resilience- We have robust controls, practices and support in place to protect our residents, our colleagues and our communities and empower them to thrive and live well.
If this is you, we would like to hear from you!
The postholder must have the following:
- A relevant qualification (minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR be currently working towards this qualification)
- Willingness to travel across the locality as required (a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential)
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details.
For an informal conversation about the position, or for further information, please contact:
Carol Pearson, Occupational Therapy Team Manager 07966 490590 or carol.pearson01@northumberland.gov.uk
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.
Stay connected with us on social media to keep up to date with Northumberland County Council’s latest job opportunities.
Facebook: NCC Jobs Group
LinkedIn: Northumberland County Council Jobs
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