Children’s Occupational Therapist - 22.5 hours per week
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From 1 December 2025, our updated Pay and Reward package will take effect, introducing a new approach to recognising and rewarding roles across the Council. As part of this change, the salary for this role will be adjusted to a pay range of £42,839 - £49,282 (pro-rata for part time). We’re looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team.
You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Children’s Occupational Therapy Team within Children’s Social Care. Our team covers the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch Council areas. Our team stride to enable Children and Young People to participate, function and thrive in family life within their home environment.
We are looking for an experienced qualified (HCPC registered) Children’s Occupational Therapist to join us and help make a difference to the lives of children and families in our local area. We are a dynamic team working in the Community Social Care setting. The successful applicant must have relevant experience working with Children who have disabilities and complex health needs.
This exciting and varied role includes completing robust child centred assessments, recommending and prescribing specialist equipment such as seating systems, bathing and toileting equipment. You will be assessing the need for both minor and major home adaptations and progressing these through the Disabled Facilities Grant processes. You will be working closely with local housing associations and BCP Homes to recommend and facilitate adaptations to improve a child’s access to essential facilities within their home, and supporting re-housing.
The role requires the completion of moving and handling risk assessments and writing manual handling care plans, prescribing hoists and slings to ensure safe moving and handling of the child and ensure risks are reduced for parents and carers.
You must have a diverse knowledge and understanding of how disability can affect children and their families and a sound awareness of safeguarding. You will be working alongside Social Workers, Family Support Practitioners and a wider established multi-disciplinary team within social care. We also have established links with our Health colleagues across Dorset.
This is a permanent 22.5 hour part-time vacancy, worked over three days to be agreed by the Team Manager. Being a car driver with business use insurance is essential for this position. We would love you to come and work in our dynamic, forward-thinking team on the Beautiful South Coast where we have award winning beaches and beautiful surroundings.
This position is a current salary Band J.
If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Ruth Morgan, Children’s Occupational Therapy Team Manager via email ruthmorgan@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Interviews taking place week of November 24th 2025.
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, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
At BCP Council, we’re not just building a workforce— we’re transforming how we recognise and reward our people. From 1 December 2025, we’re proud to introduce a new Pay and Reward package, shaped through close collaboration with our trade union partners. This marks a significant step forward in how we recognise and reward our colleagues, reflecting our commitment to creating a modern, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it’s flexible working, wellbeing support, or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first- we’re excited to welcome new colleagues into a Council that’s evolving to meet the needs of both our workforce and our communities.
Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at (Employee benefits | Working for BCP link to careers page)
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