Job summary
We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapists to undertake strength-based assessments, provide Occupational Therapy expertise to residents of Cornwall, working together with other social and health care professionals. Working for us at Cornwall County Council is all about making a positive difference to the people of Cornwall.
Main duties of the job
As part of the supportive Occupational Therapy Team, youll focus on preventing, reducing and delaying the need for care and support; providing advice, information, moving and handling assessments, equipment and adaptations to promote independence and wellbeing.
About us
Cornwall Councils ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met.
Our core employee rewards and benefits include:
* a competitive salary.
* a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions
* a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.
* A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme
* Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services.
Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
F
Job locations
New County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 3AY
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Service & Team
We have Band 6, Occupational Therapy positions in the Independence and Wellbeing East Therapy Team. The team includes Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Technical Officers and Vision Rehabilitation Specialist. The team works across East Cornwall and these posts are predominately across North Cornwall.
The Role
As part of the supportive Occupational Therapy Team, you'll focus on preventing, reducing and delaying the need for care and support; providing advice, information, moving and handling assessments, equipment and adaptations to promote independence and wellbeing.
This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.
This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.
Working Pattern
There are part time and full time positions available:-
Two Full Time 37. 5 hours Monday to Friday - 7.5 hours per day
One Part Time 22.50 hours per week
What you'll need to succeed
You will have a degree in Occupational Therapy and experience of working in Adult Social Care. You will need to be innovative with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to work well under pressure.
We would want to utilise your skills flexibly within either the front door of our service or in our community space.
Cornwall Council Independence and Wellbeing Service is committed to assisting the Council in meeting the requirements of health and safety legislation and the fulfilment of the Councils legal responsibilities for the health, safety and welfare of its employees and others affected by the Authoritys activities.
Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert
What you'll get in return
Cornwall Councils ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met.
Our core employee rewards and benefits include
* a competitive salary.
* a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions
* a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.
* A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme
* Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services.
Additional Information
Cornwall Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship or transfer existing sponsorship for this role.
The full role profile is attached here
We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview.
For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact -
Deborah Latter, Therapy Lead East or
Amy Solman, Therapy Practice Lead East
Application Process
Please attach a supporting statement to your application, you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstratewhy you are suitable against each of the points marked as Application on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here The application process.
Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, please contact you have any queries or require assistance with your application.
Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.
Please note, as this is a position with Cornwall Council, if your application is shortlisted, your details will be securely transferred to Cornwall Council's recruitment system for the purposes of progressing your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Service & Team
We have Band 6, Occupational Therapy positions in the Independence and Wellbeing East Therapy Team. The team includes Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Technical Officers and Vision Rehabilitation Specialist. The team works across East Cornwall and these posts are predominately across North Cornwall.
The Role
As part of the supportive Occupational Therapy Team, you'll focus on preventing, reducing and delaying the need for care and support; providing advice, information, moving and handling assessments, equipment and adaptations to promote independence and wellbeing.
This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.
This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.
Working Pattern
There are part time and full time positions available:-
Two Full Time 37. 5 hours Monday to Friday - 7.5 hours per day
One Part Time 22.50 hours per week
What you'll need to succeed
You will have a degree in Occupational Therapy and experience of working in Adult Social Care. You will need to be innovative with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to work well under pressure.
We would want to utilise your skills flexibly within either the front door of our service or in our community space.
Cornwall Council Independence and Wellbeing Service is committed to assisting the Council in meeting the requirements of health and safety legislation and the fulfilment of the Councils legal responsibilities for the health, safety and welfare of its employees and others affected by the Authoritys activities.
Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert
What you'll get in return
Cornwall Councils ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met.
Our core employee rewards and benefits include
* a competitive salary.
* a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions
* a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.
* A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme
* Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services.
Additional Information
Cornwall Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship or transfer existing sponsorship for this role.
The full role profile is attached here
We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview.
For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact -
Deborah Latter, Therapy Lead East or
Amy Solman, Therapy Practice Lead East
Application Process
Please attach a supporting statement to your application, you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstratewhy you are suitable against each of the points marked as Application on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here The application process.
Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, please contact you have any queries or require assistance with your application.
Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.
Please note, as this is a position with Cornwall Council, if your application is shortlisted, your details will be securely transferred to Cornwall Council's recruitment system for the purposes of progressing your application.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Ability to work under pressure, able to work in challenging
* settings. Ability to work independently. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations
* Demonstrable knowledge of current developments in health and Social care
Qualifications
Essential
* Holds a diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy,
* Health & Care Professions Council registration,
* Be IT literate,
* Demonstrable knowledge of current developments in health and social care,
* Ability to work independently and able to demonstrate good time management and organisational skills whilst working within organisational processes and procedures.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Ability to work under pressure, able to work in challenging
* settings. Ability to work independently. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations
* Demonstrable knowledge of current developments in health and Social care
Qualifications
Essential
* Holds a diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy,
* Health & Care Professions Council registration,
* Be IT literate,
* Demonstrable knowledge of current developments in health and social care,
* Ability to work independently and able to demonstrate good time management and organisational skills whilst working within organisational processes and procedures.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Council
Address
New County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 3AY
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Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Council
Address
New County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 3AY
Employer's website
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