Description Salary: £31,537 - £33,699 per annum Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: Tuesday 05 May 2026 If you want a career that changes lives and gives you the opportunity to become an Occupational Therapist, this development role in our Adult Community Team is a great place to start. You will complete a fully funded three‑year Occupational Therapy degree apprenticeship while gaining hands‑on experience in a supportive, experienced and values‑driven team. The Adult Community Team supports adults over 18 by listening carefully, building strong relationships and creating tailored plans that strengthen well‑being and independence. You will work directly with people in their own homes and communities, helping them understand their needs, access support and remain as independent as possible. The team works closely with health colleagues to prevent crises and promote local, sustainable solutions that make a real difference. You will gain experience across varied and meaningful situations, guided by skilled Occupational Therapists who want you to succeed. You will be joining colleagues who value empathy, integrity, trust, compassion and person‑centred care. To be eligible for this role, you must be 18 or older, have lived in England for a minimum of three years, and have at least 12 months of relevant experience. You should be fluent in English, motivated to pursue a career as an Occupational Therapist, and meet all essential criteria outlined in the role description, including the required qualifications and UCAS points needed to apply for the Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship. If you want a meaningful career where you can grow, learn and support people to live well, we would welcome your application. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here. Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer ‑ facing roles work entirely from their service location. We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity. Contact details Lynda Head, Team Manager, at Lynda.Head@wiltshire.gov.uk. Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application. Application criteria Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply. We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations. While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion Disability Confident Employer Application process Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura). Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission. Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.