Occupational Therapist Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant in Adult Social Care at Swindon Borough Council. You will be part of a busy, supportive multiskilled team of Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Hearing and Vision practitioners, Social Workers and Assistant Care Managers.

As a team we provide support to vulnerable adults who may have a variety of physical or sensory impairments, learning disability or mental health conditions, whilst also considering the needs of carers within a community setting.

Main duties of the job

You will use effective communication skills to undertake strength-based occupational therapy practice with the aim of supporting our clients to live as independently as possible in the community by providing suitable equipment, advice and minor and major adaptations. You will be working with and alongside Occupational Therapists.

You will receive formal and informal learnin...