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Occupational Therapist

Job details
Posting date: 09 June 2026
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 08 July 2026
Location: UK
Remote working: On-site only
Company: East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 10198

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Summary

Derbyshire County Council Closing date: 21 June 2026

Amber Valley Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team are seeking a motivated, forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the frontline of promoting independence, preventing hospital admission, and supporting timely, safe discharge home.

Our service provides rapid, person-centred assessment and reablement interventions for adults following a change in their health or functional ability. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across health, social care, voluntary sector partners, and most importantly individuals and their families to help people regain confidence and maximise their independence.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Completing holistic, strengths-based assessments within people’s homes or community settings.
  • Developing goal-focused reablement plans that support functional improvement and reduce reliance on long-term services.
  • Working closely with Enablement Support Workers to ensure effective delivery of graded interventions.
  • Prescribing and recommending equipment and minor adaptations to enhance safety and independence.
  • Using your clinical reasoning to identify risk, promote wellbeing, and encourage positive risk-taking.
  • Maintaining clear, strengths-based documentation and contributing to multidisciplinary decision-making.
  • Involvement in Safeguarding Enquiries as required to support safety and wellbeing.
  • Undertaking Mental Capacity assessments as required.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist who:

  • Is HCPC registered and passionate about enabling independence.
  • Has strong assessment and problem‑solving skills.
  • Understands reablement principles, strengths‑based practice, and outcomes-focused support.
  • Works effectively within a fast‑paced multidisciplinary environment.
  • Can communicate confidently and build strong working relationships.
  • Values dignity, choice, and personalised support for every individual.

What We Offer

  • Supportive supervision and opportunities for continuous professional development.
  • A friendly, collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

Interested?

If you are enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to helping people live independently for longer, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a service that makes a meaningful difference every day.

Provisional interview date - 30th June 2026

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