As an Occupational Therapist working with Care Dorset you have the opportunity of working with the people we support to truly enhance their lives, increase their confidence and improve their wellbeing. You will play a vital role in the delivery of therapy input to the people we support in our community-based services. Your focus will be on enabling independence and improving quality of life through tailored occupational therapy interventions. You will provide outcome-focused assessments, deliver evidence-based therapeutic plans, and contribute to the ongoing development of a person-centred, strengths-based service aligned with the Care Act (2014).
Key Responsibilities:
- 1. Assessment and Intervention
Deliver timely, person-centred Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to adults with physical disabilities and age-related conditions within the bedded reablement settings.
Set, monitor, and review SMART goals in partnership with individuals, focusing on regaining or maintaining independence.
- 2. Case Management
Manage a diverse caseload, including complex cases requiring advanced clinical reasoning, while ensuring safe, effective, and goal‑oriented outcomes.
Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams to address holistic needs and promote integrated care planning.
- 3. Service Delivery
Provide a high‑quality Occupational Therapy service in accordance with national legislation, local policies, and professional standards.
Champion a reablement approach through the provision of specialist equipment, functional adaptations, and assistive techniques.
- 4. Team Support and Development
Support and mentor our Reablement Officer (ROs) through hands‑on coaching, informal training, and joint interventions.
Guide and collaborate with Reablement Assistants (RAs) in goal-setting, intervention planning, and progress reviews, promoting a learning culture.
- 5. Consultation and Advocacy
Act as a specialist resource to promote the effective use of equipment and adaptations to maximise independence, reduce reliance on care services, and prevent hospital admissions.
Provide consultative input to colleagues, individuals, carers, and external partners as needed.
- 6. Communication and Documentation
Maintain accurate, timely, and professional records using the Nourish electronic recording system.
Engage in clear and effective communication with individuals, families, carers, and partner organisations to ensure coordinated support.
- 7. Professional Development and Team Contribution
Participate in continuous professional development, including training, reflective supervision, and practice improvement initiatives.
Actively contribute to team meetings, case reviews, and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
- 8. Operational Contribution
Attend and engage in weekly full caseload reviews.
Represent Care Dorset in inter‑agency forums and external meetings as required.
Undertake other responsibilities as delegated by the Home Manager to support service delivery.
In addition, benefits include:
- Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays) pro rata
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Occupational Sick pay entitlement from day one
- Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.
- Access to Litmos online learning platform – our one stop shop for learning & development
- Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
- Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony
About Us
“We are people focused. We are genuine. We have integrity. We will develop. We are a team.”
They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day. They are the Care Dorset way.
Coming out of hospital it doesn’t always mean someone is ready to go straight back to the life they lived before. Reablement is for when people need a bit of temporary extra support at home.
£13.27 - £13.50 per hour (plus enhancements for working Nights and Weekends)
Community Occupational Therapist in Dorchester employer: Care Dorset Ltd
Care Dorset Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Weymouth, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both clients and staff. With generous annual leave starting at 27 days and excellent training opportunities, employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in the community.
