Department Community Occupational Therapy Service
Salary Grade 8, £29,884.00 to £32,654.00 per annum
Location County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight - with travel to Winchester University
Fixed term to July 2028, you will undertake a 3-year part time degree apprenticeship as part of this role with Winchester University
Are you looking for a rewarding and dynamic career path? We are thrilled to offer an exciting new opportunity to train as a Occupational Therapist within our supportive and vibrant Adult Social Care Team, fixed term for the duration of the degree.
What's on offer?
Earn While You Learn:
Join us in Adult Social Care and Housing as an Apprentice Occupational Therapist (Occupational Therapy Assistant).We will sponsor you to undertake a degree to become a qualified Occupational Therapist, all while being employed within one of our dynamic teams.
Benefit from the guidance and mentorship of our experienced team members throughout your training period. We are committed to your success!
Upon successful completion of your degree, you'll be ready to move into an Occupational Therapy position, setting you on a professional path for a fulfilling, long-term career supporting your local community.
Why choose this route?
Supportive & Rewarding Team:
Our Adult Social Care and Housing Team is dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. Join a team that values empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion for helping others.
In-Demand Career:
Occupational Therapy is a profession that is always in demand, offering job stability and the chance to make a real difference to people's lives.
We're not just offering a job; we're offering a career. With ongoing training and development opportunities, your future in Adult Social Care is bright.
Who Should Apply?
We are looking for people who are seeking a long-term career and who can demonstrate ambition, enthusiasm and empathy. You should have strong organisation skills, be a problem solver, and be able to adapt as needed.
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will gain experience in the following areas:
* Managing a caseload
* Performing assessments that are holistic and person-centred.
* Triage of referrals to occupational therapy.
* Prescription of low-level equipment
* Participation in supervision and maintaining professional development.
Start date: September 2025 in partnership with Winchester University
Our aim is to shape 'confident learners' by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies with the University and as well as onto further studies or the employment market.
Your learning will be embedded within the workplace. Learning will be delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, online-learning and projects. As well as through full time placement experience and on-the-job training within the workplace.
Apprentices will attend the University of Winchester one day per week, alongside one day per week of guided independent
learning. Apprentices will also undertake three full-time placements outside the usual workplace.
Within Adult Social Care and Housing we recruit for values, not just for skills and experience, so if you are passionate about making a difference within your local community and are looking for a rewarding career path, we want to hear from you.
Join our supportive and dynamic team and embark on a fulfilling career as an occupational therapist. Apply now and take the first step towards an inspiring future on the Isle of Wight!
For an informal discussion please contact Zoe Danbury, Principal Occupational Therapist at zoe.danbury @iow.gov.uk
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
* Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
* Discounted Solent ferry travel
* Island bus network discount
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
* National and local discounts & benefits schemes
* Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
* Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.
We are a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by;
The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk if you would like to receive a copy.
The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.
Out of Hours Standby and Call Out. You may be asked to provide support in exceptional circumstances, outside of usual business hours. Unless stated otherwise in the job summary for the role this is not part of the department’s usual standby arrangements.
For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.
We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.
#J-18808-Ljbffr