Job Introduction
Starting salary for Occupational Therapist Level 1 is £40,444.
Starting salary for Occupational Therapist Level 2 is £45,529.
Starting salary for Occupational Therapist Level 3 is £49,817.
This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP.
Internal colleagues are also normally appointed at the bottom of the band, unless moving within the same profession and skill level, where the pay band is the same they can be appointed to the existing pay point.
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We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our team.
Role Purpose
The team work in the community with adults with long-term health conditions and/or physical disabilities/mental health diagnosis. We provide holistic assessments and interventions that can include provision of equipment, minor or major adaptations and moving and handling assessments to facilitate greater independence and well-being for people, families and carers.
To discharge the relevant statutory duties and BCP Council service objectives which relate to adult social care occupational therapy under the supervision, guidance and direction of the relevant manager.
To manage a caseload appropriate to the primary function of the team, acting as the case coordinator or ‘lead professional’, where appropriate.
To undertake appropriate assessments, and participate in multi-agency, multi disciplinary/locality teams and/or conferences including, where directed, the co-ordination of multi-disciplinary cases.
What we’re looking for:
You will need to have a current HCPC professional registration in Occupational Therapy.
You will need excellent organisational skills to manage your own caseload and be confident in demonstrating clinical reasoning and identification of risk.
Previous social care or community experience is desirable, but we would welcome applications from OT's from other areas with specialist knowledge, including those returning to practice after a break or with transferable skills. We support and encourage continuous personal development and offer excellent training and mentoring opportunities.
About the Teams:
The teams have a range of experience including qualified Occupational Therapists, qualified Social Workers, newly qualified ASYE Social Workers, Apprentice/Trainee or students in Occupational Therapy and Social Work and a vast range of experienced non-qualified Social Care staff.
BCP Council is developing modern working practices that help colleagues to do their jobs in the best location for the service and its staff, whilst at the same time allowing people to balance work and life demands. Colleagues work better and achieve more when given flexibility in their working arrangements and BCP Council has adopted practices that benefit both service provision and our colleagues.
Additional Information
We are seeking to recruit a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist in the following areas;
Poole Locality
The post is full time (37hours)
If you have the skills and attributes that we are looking for we welcome your application.
Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
At BCP Council, inclusion is more than a promise – it’s how we work.
We’re committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive.
From the moment you apply, through the recruitment process and throughout your career with us, we’ll be here to listen and provide the help and support you need.
It’s why we’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer – and why you can trust that we’ll always do our best to make your experience positive and accessible.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us directly – we’re here to help. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer please see here: Preparing for your interview | Working for BCP
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
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DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check.
