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The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have a opportunity to be part of this in the role of Domiciliary Care Occupational Therapist.
Become part of something amazing! We are expanding our Occupational Therapy service which support adults to maximise their potential within their homes and communities. We fully recognise the value and fundamental importance of Occupational Therapy in promoting people’s wellbeing, maximising independence, and supporting people to live meaningful lives.
The post holder will be working as an Occupational Therapist supporting domiciliary care services to implement optimised care by:
* Promoting and improving the independence of adults in the community by provision of equipment and adaptations, moving with dignity, and interventions, with a large element focusing on moving and handling.
* Providing person-centred Occupational Therapy interventions to prevent, reduce and delay the need for formal care & support services
* Having excellent interpersonal skills; working with the person, their families, other professionals and the carers.
* Be able to work alone and within a team
* Be able to organise and prioritise workload and balance this with conflicting demands of the role
The service operates over 5 days a week. Monday - Friday (no unsociable hours).
We welcome applicants who are newly qualified or returning to practice. We have a robust preceptorship scheme which supports accelerated progression within your grade. In addition, we have progression routes from a grade 8 to 9 which support staff to develop clinical expertise and leadership skills.
In return we will offer you:
* Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
* Monday – Friday working (No bank holidays or weekends)
* HCPC professional fees paid
* Flexible and hybrid working options
* Preceptorship scheme for newly qualified and those returning to practice
* CPD and clinical supervision
* Grade progression framework from 8-9 (subject to meeting criteria)
* Staff reward scheme
* A supportive and innovative team culture
We will support you to develop/ enhance your skills in functional assessment, person centred planning, providing advice and guidance on independence skills, assessing for a range of specialist equipment, minor and major adaptation planning, re-housing and moving with dignity.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.
Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 10th November 2025, and it is anticipated that interviews will be held in 26th November 2025.
For further details or an informal chat please contact:
Brittany.barnes@doncaster.gov.uk
To apply please click the Apply Nowlink below.
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