Why Choose Us?
Our enthusiastic and welcoming team is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of adults across North Devon. Covering a diverse area—including vibrant towns, charming villages, and stunning rural communities—you’ll have the chance to work in a truly unique and scenic environment.
We work closely with NHS teams, social care services, district councils, housing providers, and equipment suppliers, ensuring a collaborative and holistic approach to care. Our team includes a mix of experienced Band 5 and Band 6 Occupational Therapists, as well as experienced Social Care Assessors, all committed to supporting one another and delivering excellent outcomes.
What’s in It for You?
* A friendly and experienced team offering peer support, regular supervision, and CPD opportunities.
* Flexible working with telephone, virtual, and in-person assessments tailored to client needs.
* Diverse caseload covering a wide range of disabilities and health conditions.
* Opportunities for skill development through specialist reviews in moving & handling and care optimisation.
Scenic travel around the beautiful North Devon area as you support individuals in their own homes.
About the Role
As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will:
* Assess adults with a range of disabilities and health conditions, enabling them to live as independently and safely as possible.Use a strengths-based approach to promote independence, providing advice, equipment, minor and major adaptations, rehousing support, and care recommendations.
* Work collaboratively with our Moving & Handling Review Specialist OT to develop skills in care review and risk management.
* Manage your own diverse and rewarding caseload, providing a person-centred service within the framework of local government policy and legislation.
* Be committed to equality, diversity, and achieving positive outcomes for the people of North Devon.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your skills, work in a stunning location, and be part of a supportive and proactive team, then we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and become part of our amazing team!
What we can offer you
* We are committed to yourcontinuous professional developmentand preceptorship, doing all we can to help you excel in your career and with new and exciting opportunities for career development. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
* We offer26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years’ service.
* Recognition of NHS continuous service for contractual annual leave purposes, sick pay entitlement and Maternity/Adoption & Paternity pay entitlement (within DCC Terms & Conditions)
* Flexible working opportunitiesare available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role – please discuss at further at interview)
* Offer an opportunity to enter a generousLocal Government Pension Scheme.
* As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as an OThas never been more attractive.
* If you are currently living, working or studying in the UK and are looking to relocate to Devon,subject to qualifying conditions and in exceptional circumstances,relocation supportof up to £10,000, may be available.Visa sponsorshipmay also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply.Please note:At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications.
Does the job role include personal care?: No
Working Patterns:
TBC
Essential details:
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Jess Riley, jessica.riley@devon.gov.uk
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
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* DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on ourEquality and Diversity webpages.
* Happy to Talk Flexible Working-The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
* We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
* This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
* Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with theApplicant privacy notice.
* For more information about Working for Devon please visitour Working for Devon page.
* This role requires a DBS disclosure.
* This role requires Health and Care Professions Council Registration (HCPC).
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