Occupational Therapist
- Exeter, Devon
- Full Time
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Are you a dedicated Occupational Therapist eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults aged 18+ with disabilities? Do you thrive on supporting people to achieve greater independence and reach their personal living goals? Are you seeking a varied, flexible role that allows you to work across Devon as part of a supportive and motivated team? If so, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.
Join our Central Supported Living Review Team, a countywide team of social care professionals working across Devon. The team undertakes reviews for adults with disabilities living in a variety of supported living and community settings, with a strong focus on strengths‑based, proportionate, and person‑centred practice.
About The Role
This role sits within the Central Supported Living Review Team and supports the development of the Living Well in Devon programme, particularly within the targeted review workstream.
As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in delivering holistic, strengths‑based reviews that promote independence and good value outcomes. The role requires specialist skills, or interest, and we are keen to appoint the right person who can bring confidence and expertise to this area of work. Using your knowledge of functional assessment, equipment, adaptations, and technology‑enabled care, you will help identify practical solutions that reduce reliance on formal support, support safe and dignified care, and enable person‑centred outcomes.
Your role will involve working autonomously and alongside social care colleagues to review individuals living in supported living and other settings, and building strong professional relationships with providers. You will assess placement suitability using a strengths-based approach that highlights what each person can achieve.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference and contribute to sustainable, high‑quality care planning. As a countywide team, access to a car and the ability to travel across Devon is essential. We support hybrid working, with opportunities to work from home, alongside regular time spent with colleagues, with an expectation of working from an office base at least once per week.
Fixed Term Or Secondment End Date: 31/05/2027
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 libby.nicholls@devon.gov.uk Tele No - 01392 384280
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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.
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- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
- This role requires Health and Care Professions Council Registration (HCPC).
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Interview Date: 14/05/2026