Occupational Therapist


Company:	North Somerset Council
Salary:	£35,412 - £41,771
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	North Somerset
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Aug 2026
Closing date:	4 Sept 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Occupational Therapist either experienced or newly qualified to join a new Adult Social Care team. The Enhanced Support Team (EST) covers the whole of North Somerset, and we work alongside a person who may need more longer-term involvement from adult social care. We support adults with multiple health and social care needs utilising a strength based and person-centred approach, ensuring that the person, their support networks and relevant partner agencies are involved. The Enhanced Support Team consists of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Adult Social Care Workers.

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake Occupational Therapy and Care Act assessments and reviews, to include mental capacity assessments and best interest decisions.

Identify and prescribe specialist equipment.

Identify and prescribe complex adaptations.

Complete specialist assessments, to include moving and handling and postural management assessments.

Assess and consider positive risk enablement as appropriate.

Where appropriate, the therapist can undertake a carer’s assessment and make changes to the care and support package.

Transitions for young people who do not meet criteria for the Adult Transitions Team.

Working alongside Social Workers/ASCW’s in the team to ensure a person has a streamlined approach to their intervention.

We offer:

Access to regular clinical reflective supervision which empowers you to make evidence informed professional judgements drawing on the latest research, theories, legislation, and policy frameworks.

Learning and Development programme, Quality Assurance Framework and membership to Research in Practice (RIP): providing every member of staff access to their resources.

Opportunities to access various training to enhance your skills, knowledge and performance as well as providing the opportunity to train in specific areas and access to regular legal and practice updates.

Preceptorship programme through the Newly Qualified Occupational Therapy (NQOT) framework for newly qualified occupational therapists.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Claire Gumus, Enhanced Support Team , 07825 453770 at Claire.gumus@n-somerset.gov.uk. Rachel Stott Rachel.stott@n-somerset.gov.uk

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