Band 6 Occupational Therapist Learning Disabilities & Autism Specialist
Salary: £25 - £28 / Year
Job type: Day to Day Cover
Location: Bath
Save Share Apply now We are looking for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to support our Adult Learning Disabilities & Autism Service, based in Bath. The client offers a full-time contract, a manageable caseload, and opportunities to develop your skills and portfolio through ongoing training. This vacancy will be for an initial 3–6 months, with the potential for extension.
Main Duties for the Occupational Therapist include:
1. Working within a specialist multi-disciplinary team supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism living in the community.
2. Providing functional assessments, developing person-centred intervention plans, and supporting with sensory processing, daily living skills, and routines.
3. Collaborating with families, carers, and support staff to enhance client independence and quality of life.
4. Contributing to capacity assessments, risk assessments, and making recommendations for adaptations, equipment, and ongoing support.
5. Promoting access to meaningful occupation and reducing barriers to participation in everyday life.
To Be Successful:
6. Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist with adults with learning disabilities or autism.
7. HCPC Registration
8. Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain this for you)
9. Eligibility to work in the UK
10. Occupational Therapy Qualification (BSc or equivalent)
Benefits of Working with Bath: Our client offers access to ongoing training and development for both permanent and temporary staff. The service is committed to inclusive, values-based practice and supports staff wellbeing. Flexible working arrangements and competitive pay rates are available.
Why Join Our Agency? With over 10 years’ experience recruiting directly into social care, Ackerman Pierce prides itself on the unique services we deliver to our candidates. Each candidate is assigned their own personal consultant who will support them through every placement. We also offer a DBS and a quick and easy registration process — not forgetting a guaranteed payment into your account every week.