Job Description

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Occupational Therapist (CDC)

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Civic Office/Hybrid
25/08/2025


Occupational Therapist (CDC)


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

Grade 8/9, 32,662 - 42,728 (Pay award pending) Salary and grade, dependent on experience, to be agreed at offer.

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Doncaster

Job category/type

Social Care

Date posted

31/07/2025

Job reference

REQ20792

Job description

Base

d at:

Civic Office, Doncaster / Hybrid Working

Salary Details:

Grade 8/9, 32,662 - 42,728 (Pay award pending) Salary and grade, dependent on experience, to be agreed at offer.

Contract Type:

Fixed term temporary for 2 years, 37 hours Monday - Friday (Flexible working arrangements available)

Closing

date:

25th August 2025

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to these posts.



The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have a opportunity to be part of this in the role of Occupational Therapist.

Become part of something amazing! We are expanding our Occupational Therapy service which support adults to maximise their potential within their homes and communities. We fully recognise the value and fundamental importance of Occupational Therapy in promoting people's wellbeing, maximising independence, and supporting people to live meaningful lives.

The post holder will be working as an Occupational Therapist supporting domiciliary care services to implement optimised care by:


Promoting and improving the independence of adults in the community by provision of equipment and adaptations, moving with dignity, and interventions, with a large element focusing on moving and handling. Providing person-centred Occupational Therapy interventions to prevent, reduce and delay the need for formal care & support services Having excellent interpersonal skills; working with the person, their families, other professionals and the carers. Be able to work alone and within a team Be able to organise and prioritise workload and balance this with conflicting demands of the role




The service operates over 5 days a week. Monday-Friday (no unsociable hours).

We welcome applicants who are newly qualified or returning to practice. We have a robust preceptorship scheme which supports accelerated progression within your grade. In addition, we have progression routes from a grade 8 to 9 which support staff to develop clinical expertise and leadership skills.

In return we will offer you:

Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays Monday - Friday working (No bank holidays or weekends) HCPC professional fees paid Flexible and hybrid working options Preceptorship scheme for newly qualified and those returning to practice CPD and clinical supervision Grade progression framework from 8-9 (subject to meeting criteria) Staff reward scheme A supportive and innovative team culture

We will support you to develop/ enhance your skills in functional assessment, person centred planning, providing advice and guidance on independence skills, assessing for a range of specialist equipment, minor and major adaptation planning, re-housing and moving with dignity.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.

Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place towards the end of August, beginning of September, and it is anticipated that interviews will be held in September, dates for both are to be confirmed.



For further details or an informal chat please contact:

Brittany.barnes@doncaster.gov.uk

Leanne.cook@doncaster.gov.uk

English fluency duty under the Immigration Act 2016 - As you are applying for a customer facing role, you must have the ability to converse easily with customers and provide advice/guidance in accurate spoken English.

This post involves working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.



City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.

This post operates under a Career Grade/Grading Assessment Scheme, with starting salary and progression through the grades being linked to experience, qualifications and level of work being undertaken.


Confirmation of this appointment is also subject to a medical assessment.


Occupational Therapist (CDC)