An excitingopportunity has arisen for motivated Occupational Therapists in Adult SocialCare at Swindon Borough Council.
You will bepart of a busy, supportive multi-skilled team of Occupational Therapists,Occupational Therapy Assistants, Hearing and Vision practitioners, Social Workersand Assistant Care Managers.
As a team we provide support to vulnerable adultswho mayhave a variety of physical or sensory impairments, learning disability ormental health conditions. Whilst also considering the needs of carers within acommunity setting.
Main duties of the job
Youwill use your effective analytical and communication skills to undertakeoccupational therapy practice whether this be by telephone, remotely orface-to-face, building your professional expertise in minor and majoradaptations, compensatory techniques, equipment provision, moving and handlingassessments, and housing needs assessments, with the aim of supporting ourclients to live as independently as possible in the community.
Part of your community-based role requires you to carry out lone homevisits within Swindon to clients homes, supported living homes, residentialcare settings and nursing homes. It is crucial that you have the ability todemonstrate initiative and work autonomously and you will need the ability towork flexibly under pressure to both self-determined and prescribed deadlines. Ahybrid-working pattern would be expected, accommodating a combination ofremote/home working as well as on-site/in-office presence.
About us
Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journeyto transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Ourambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistictransformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Becausethats who were doing it for the communities and businesses that make ourtown great. As part of the Council, youll support a friendly local authoritymaking decisions with real impact. Its all for better public services. Betterprocesses. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindonwill be better with you.
Candidates must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement ofPart 7 of the Immigration Act for the effective performance of acustomer-facing role).
Please note Swindon Borough Council termsand conditions apply to this role.
The ability to travelthroughout the Borough will be required and access to a car.
You musthold a professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and be registeredwith the HCPC to apply for this post.
Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.
Asan employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which towork, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need tosupport ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.
Details
Date posted
19 August 2025
Other
£43,693 a yearplus a 3.2% pay award including benefits
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Reference number
F0065-RNR002833
Job locations
Princes Street
Swindon
Wilts
SN1 2JG
Job responsibilities
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Toassess the occupational and functional needs of people with disabilities intheir own home and take appropriate action to enable, influence and motivatethem to live as independently as possible in the community, with due regard tostatutory requirements, departmental policy, quality of life, good professionalpractice and budgetary factors.
To provide support forappropriate Occupational Therapy and Social Care colleagues.
To screen incoming referrals to OccupationalTherapy. Offering specialist advice, issuing equipment and minor adaptationsremotely, demonstrating and using good knowledge of the field and relevantservices available in Swindon. To prioritise cases to place on appropriatewaiting lists.
Touphold standards of practice for Occupational Therapists as defined by theHealth and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and in accordance with the RoyalCollege of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
Job responsibilities
Read fullrole profiles
Toassess the occupational and functional needs of people with disabilities intheir own home and take appropriate action to enable, influence and motivatethem to live as independently as possible in the community, with due regard tostatutory requirements, departmental policy, quality of life, good professionalpractice and budgetary factors.
To provide support forappropriate Occupational Therapy and Social Care colleagues.
To screen incoming referrals to OccupationalTherapy. Offering specialist advice, issuing equipment and minor adaptationsremotely, demonstrating and using good knowledge of the field and relevantservices available in Swindon. To prioritise cases to place on appropriatewaiting lists.
Touphold standards of practice for Occupational Therapists as defined by theHealth and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and in accordance with the RoyalCollege of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Read full role profiles
* Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy, registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC), Evidence of CPD
* PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA WHEN MAKING JOB APPLICATION.
* Read full role profile
Job summary
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An excitingopportunity has arisen for motivated Occupational Therapists in Adult SocialCare at Swindon Borough Council.
You will bepart of a busy, supportive multi-skilled team of Occupational Therapists,Occupational Therapy Assistants, Hearing and Vision practitioners, Social Workersand Assistant Care Managers.
As a team we provide support to vulnerable adultswho mayhave a variety of physical or sensory impairments, learning disability ormental health conditions. Whilst also considering the needs of carers within acommunity setting.
Main duties of the job
Youwill use your effective analytical and communication skills to undertakeoccupational therapy practice whether this be by telephone, remotely orface-to-face, building your professional expertise in minor and majoradaptations, compensatory techniques, equipment provision, moving and handlingassessments, and housing needs assessments, with the aim of supporting ourclients to live as independently as possible in the community.
Part of your community-based role requires you to carry out lone homevisits within Swindon to clients homes, supported living homes, residentialcare settings and nursing homes. It is crucial that you have the ability todemonstrate initiative and work autonomously and you will need the ability towork flexibly under pressure to both self-determined and prescribed deadlines. Ahybrid-working pattern would be expected, accommodating a combination ofremote/home working as well as on-site/in-office presence.
About us
Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journeyto transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Ourambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistictransformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Becausethats who were doing it for the communities and businesses that make ourtown great. As part of the Council, youll support a friendly local authoritymaking decisions with real impact. Its all for better public services. Betterprocesses. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindonwill be better with you.
Candidates must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement ofPart 7 of the Immigration Act for the effective performance of acustomer-facing role).
Please note Swindon Borough Council termsand conditions apply to this role.
The ability to travelthroughout the Borough will be required and access to a car.
You musthold a professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and be registeredwith the HCPC to apply for this post.
Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.
Asan employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which towork, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need tosupport ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.
Details
Date posted
19 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£43,693 a yearplus a 3.2% pay award including benefits
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,Flexible working
Reference number
F0065-RNR002833
Job locations
Wat Tyler House
Princes Street
Swindon
Wilts
SN1 2JG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Read fullrole profiles
Toassess the occupational and functional needs of people with disabilities intheir own home and take appropriate action to enable, influence and motivatethem to live as independently as possible in the community, with due regard tostatutory requirements, departmental policy, quality of life, good professionalpractice and budgetary factors.
To provide support forappropriate Occupational Therapy and Social Care colleagues.
To screen incoming referrals to OccupationalTherapy. Offering specialist advice, issuing equipment and minor adaptationsremotely, demonstrating and using good knowledge of the field and relevantservices available in Swindon. To prioritise cases to place on appropriatewaiting lists.
Touphold standards of practice for Occupational Therapists as defined by theHealth and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and in accordance with the RoyalCollege of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Read fullrole profiles
Toassess the occupational and functional needs of people with disabilities intheir own home and take appropriate action to enable, influence and motivatethem to live as independently as possible in the community, with due regard tostatutory requirements, departmental policy, quality of life, good professionalpractice and budgetary factors.
To provide support forappropriate Occupational Therapy and Social Care colleagues.
To screen incoming referrals to OccupationalTherapy. Offering specialist advice, issuing equipment and minor adaptationsremotely, demonstrating and using good knowledge of the field and relevantservices available in Swindon. To prioritise cases to place on appropriatewaiting lists.
Touphold standards of practice for Occupational Therapists as defined by theHealth and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and in accordance with the RoyalCollege of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Read full role profiles
* Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy, registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC), Evidence of CPD
* PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA WHEN MAKING JOB APPLICATION.
Desirable
* Read full role profile
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Read full role profiles
* Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy, registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC), Evidence of CPD
* PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA WHEN MAKING JOB APPLICATION.
Desirable
* Read full role profile
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Swindon Borough Council
Address
Wat Tyler House
Princes Street
Swindon
Wilts
SN1 2JG
Employer's website
https://jobs.swindon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Swindon Borough Council
Address
Wat Tyler House
Princes Street
Swindon
Wilts
SN1 2JG
Employer's website
https://jobs.swindon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
£43,693 a yearplus a 3.2% pay award including benefits
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