Occupational Therapist

Posted 08 October 2025
Salary 35
LocationBournemouth BH1 United Kingdom
Job type Full time
Sector Architecture & Construction
Reference120459

Job description

3 months contract with local authority

The Home First Occupational Therapy Team is expanding to meet the increasing demand for support with hospital discharges, active recovery, and reablement packages. We are looking for a seasoned full-time Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial in fostering strong partnerships with health and community services, aiming to enhance individual health and care outcomes. As an integral part of the Home First Social Care Team, you will work across the county, maintaining connections with all three area clusters to ensure a seamless and integrated service delivery. The position is based at County Hall, Dorchester, with flexibility for office-based and remote work.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with health and community service partners to improve health and care outcomes.
  • Support hospital discharges, active recovery, and reablement packages.
  • Maintain connections with all area clusters for cohesive service delivery.
  • Conduct visits across the county as needed.


Requirements


  • Enhanced Adults DBS
  • Eligibility to work in the UK
  • SWE (HCPC) Registered
  • Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)
  • 3 years of post-qualified experience within the UK
  • Access to a car and willingness to travel
  • Knowledge and experience in applying relevant theoretical frameworks, practice models, research findings, and psychological and human development theories.