Occupational Therapy Assistant (ASC)

Starting salary for this role is £32,061 - £34,434 DOE (Pro rata for part time).

This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP.

Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation.

Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #Be The Difference at BCP.

Internal colleagues are also normally appointed at the bottom of the band, unless moving within the same profession and skill level, where the pay band is the same they can be appointed to the existing pay point.

Learn more in our ‘More than just a job’ brochure on our careers site.

We are seeking to recruit an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic team in Poole Town Adult Social Care.

The team works in the community with adults with long term health conditions, providing assessments and interventions that can include provision of equipment, minor or major adaptations and Moving and Handling assessments to facilitate greater independence and well‑being for people and families.

You will work alongside Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Care Managers, health colleagues, and other agencies to provide a person‑centred strength‑based approach.

Role Purpose

To assess the needs of vulnerable adults, promoting independence and choice.

To ensure that the provision of equipment, adaptations, advice, support and all other services required to meet identified needs is arranged and reviewed in an efficient, sensitive, and cost‑effective manner.

• Main Responsibilities
• Conduct needs‑led assessments and manage care plans, including commissioning, ordering, and reviewing services, equipment and adaptations.
• Independently manage a caseload following training, including community visits.
• Liaise with health and social care professionals to ensure effective service delivery.
• Provide advice and information to clients, carers and professionals and represent the service at public events.
• Contribute to the delivery of high‑quality, cost‑effective services for vulnerable adults in BCP Council.
• Maintain accurate records and input data into relevant systems.
• Undertake required training and participate in regular supervision.
• Comply with Council policies and statutory requirements, including GDPR, Health and Safety and the Equality Act.
• The Ideal Candidate
• Work experience in the field of health or social care involving direct contact with people and families.
• Experience in working as part of a team.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to relate to a wide range of people with varied needs and social backgrounds.
• Computer literate and able to travel around the local area.

At BCP Council, inclusion is more than a promise – it’s how we work.

We’re committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive.

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with an existing right to work in the UK.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us directly – we’re here to help.

• DBS
• Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check.
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