Community Occupational Therapist (Adults) - Moving & Handling
- North Devon
- Part Time
- £38,682.00 - £46,580.00 per annum, pro rata
Join Our Dynamic Occupational Therapy Team in Beautiful North Devon!
Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Care Direct Plus North
Are you a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Occupational Therapist looking for a role where your skills can truly make an impact? Would you thrive in a supportive, forward‑thinking team that values collaboration, development, and person‑centred practice?
If so, we’d love to welcome you to Care Direct Plus North, where you’ll help transform the lives of adults across one of the most scenic and varied regions in the country.
Why Join Us?
Our friendly, enthusiastic team is committed to delivering high‑quality Occupational Therapy across North Devon’s vibrant towns, rural communities, and picturesque coastline. You’ll work alongside NHS colleagues, social care teams, housing providers, and equipment suppliers in a truly integrated and holistic service.
Our team includes experienced Band 5 and 6 OTs, Social Care Assessors, and OT apprentices—all dedicated to supporting one another and sharing knowledge.
What We Offer
- Supportive team culture with peer support, regular supervision, and strong CPD opportunities.
- Flexible working, including telephone, virtual, and in-person assessments tailored to individual needs.
- A varied and stimulating caseload, covering a broad range of disabilities, health conditions, and levels of complexity.
- The chance to work in stunning surroundings, travelling across the beautiful North Devon area to support people in their own homes.
The Role
As a Community Occupational Therapist within Care Direct Plus, you will be a valued member of the team, delivering person-centred assessments and interventions within the framework of social care and health legislation.
You’ll manage your own caseload and work autonomously across a variety of settings, using your specialist clinical skills—including moving and handling expertise—to support individuals to live safely, independently, and with dignity.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out specialist moving and handling assessments and reviews in both community and hospital settings—especially where double-handed care is provided or requested.
• Develop and implement effective, person‑centred solutions that promote independence, including specialist equipment and tailored care packages.
• Manage a diverse caseload, including highly complex cases, in line with relevant legislation and best practice.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner, demonstrating strong problem‑solving, clinical reasoning, and independent decision‑making skills.
• Explore innovative, collaborative ways of working across general practice, acute and community health, social care, and voluntary and private sector partners.
If you’re looking for a role that offers professional challenge, supportive colleagues, flexible working, and the chance to make a genuine difference every day—this could be the perfect next step in your OT career.
What we can offer you
- We are committed to your continuous professional development and preceptorship, doing all we can to help you excel in your career and with new and exciting opportunities for career development. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
- We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years’ service.
- Recognition of NHS continuous service for contractual annual leave purposes, sick pay entitlement and Maternity/Adoption & Paternity pay entitlement (within DCC Terms & Conditions)
- Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role – please discuss at further at interview)
- Offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as an occupational therapist has never been more attractive.
- If you are currently living, working or studying in the UK and are looking to relocate to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions and in exceptional circumstances, relocation support of up to £10,000, may be available. Visa sponsorship may also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply. Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications.
For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Jess Riley on jessica.riley@devon.gov.uk
How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
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- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
- This role requires a DBS disclosure
- This role requires Health and Care Professions Council Registration (HCPC)
REQ009159
Integrated Adult Social Care
Interview Date: 5/2/26
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationNorth Devon
- Work Postcode
EX31 1EE
- Reference
REQ009159
- Occupational GroupSocial Care & Health
- Salary Details
£38,682.00 - £46,580.00 per annum, pro rata
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
30 hours per week
- Closing Date
22/02/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes