Job Description

Join Our Team as an Occupational Therapist - Make a Real Difference

We're excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for an

Occupational Therapist

to become part of our dedicated team at

Coastal Lodge

- a 36-bed unit providing short-term rehabilitation and reablement support to help individuals regain independence and return home.

What you'll do

Delivering high-quality therapy services

to clients transitioning from hospital care.

Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams,

including Social Workers, to review therapy pathways, set goals, and plan discharges.

Supporting care staff at Coastal Lodge

to deliver personalised care aligned with each client's therapy objectives.

Offering expert advice across Tricuro's services

, including complex moving and handling, equipment recommendations, minor adaptations, and targeted interventions.

Assessing and managing risks in partnership with clients

, their families/carers, and other professionals involved in their care.

What you need

Registered with the HCPC

as an Occupational Therapist.

Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy

(Diploma or Degree).

Strong clinical reasoning

and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication

and team-working skills.

Valid UK driving licence

and use of own vehicle.

Part-time - 30 hours per week

Who we are

We provide high quality care and support to older people; people with physical and learning disabilities; people with mental health needs; dementia; carers and clients' families. This extends to respite care for families and carers.


We operate services across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, ranging from Residential Homes, Day Services, Supported Living sites and Reablement Home Care.

What we offer

Generous Holiday Allowance:

31 days (pro-rata for part-time) excluding statutory bank holidays, rising to 34 with length of service.

Occupational Sick Pay:

We offer an enhanced occupational sick pay scheme from your very first day with us, ensuring you're cared for when you need it most.

Career Progression:

excellent opportunities to develop and learn.

Employee Assistance Programme:

We offer a confidential, free of charge, support network. This service offers a 24/7 helpline and vital wellbeing services to support you whilst at work.

Company Contributory Pension Scheme:

we contribute 3%

Morebus Commuter Club:

offering exclusive discounts on bus fares. Blue Light discount eligibility (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)

Take the first step towards a fulfilling career with Tricuro. We can't wait to welcome you to our team!

Tricuro is owned by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council and provides short and long term high quality care and support to adults, their carers and families. We have highly trained and skilled staff and offer flexibility, consistency and reliability of service which is focused on meeting the needs of people in our communities.


If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding job opportunity in a care environment, come and work for us. We can offer a career that adds value to the community and makes a difference to the lives of vulnerable people.