Job Description

You will work closely with children and young people aged 14-25, their families, and professionals across education, health, and social care. Your role will include undertaking OT assessments and reviews whilst also considering equipment, adaptation and moving and handling needs as appropriate. The emphasis will be around preparation for adulthood planning.



Deliver holistic, person-centred occupational therapy assessments and interventions. Support young people in developing life skills essential for adulthood. Collaborate with adult social care, schools and colleges to ensure coordinated support. Complete preparation for adulthood plans Promote inclusive practice and advocate for young people's aspirations and goals. HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with experience in either adult or paediatric services. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Passionate about promoting independence and inclusion.


For further information please contact Karen Long, Team Manager Occupational Therapist 01305 216632 or email karen.long@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

This role is 18.5 hours per week.

This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.



This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.



See our policy on safeguarding children and young people.



You must:


have a degree in social work/Occupational Therapy or equivalent be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post have the right to work in the UK

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Relocation expenses package

A generous relocation package is payable, of which up to 8,000 (of HMRC eligible elements) are free of tax. We can offer you help to move whether you are looking to buy or rent, depending on your circumstances.



Our package includes:


an initial advance of up to 2,500 payable when you start help towards fees associated with buying/selling (up to 6,500) * an option to receive help towards your rent or mortgage in the first two years