Job Description

About the role

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals with physical disabilities?


We are seeking an aspiring or experienced dedicated professional to work with both adults and children, providing specialist care and support. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop personalised action plans, and carry out detailed risk assessments.


You will also be responsible for managing a diverse caseload, ensuring that each client receives tailored support to meet their unique needs, also will also be working alongside a dynamic team of experienced occupational therapists and technical instructors, contributing to the delivery of an exceptional service that improves the quality of life for those we serve.


If you're committed to helping others achieve greater independence and well-being, this is the opportunity for you!

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate

. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What will you be doing?

To complete skilled and specialised occupational therapy assessments and moving and handling assessments to customers with a wide range of more complicated medical conditions, in accordance with all relevant legislation and eligibility criteria.


To facilitate safe and appropriate interventions which enable customers to optimise their independence; this may include the use of complex specialist equipment, minor and major adaptations, or specialist advice. Reviews of these interventions may be required.




About you
You'll possess a Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration. Full driving license with access to your own vehicle. Proven experience of addressing complex and sensitive issues with consideration for equality, diversity, and individual rights. Ability to be collaborative, working across agencies to achieve successful outcomes, such as discharge planning or rehousing, is highly desirable. Able to demonstrate experiences via your CPD portfolio.

About us

At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.


Our vision is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.


Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about What its like to work at West Northants Council.


We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner


The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.



If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email careers@westnorthants.gov.uk for support.

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Our benefits

You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council.