Community Occupational Therapist
Rochdale Borough Council
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Salary
£37,563 to £48,738
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
31 October 2026
12 days leftJob description
The successful candidate will be offered Grade 7 or Grade 8 depending on experience. The salary on offer for this post is £37,563 - £48,738
Join Our Community Occupational Therapy Service in Rochdale!
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic Occupational Therapist to join our busy, friendly, and forward-thinking team.
This is a varied, fast-paced role where no two days are the same. You’ll work in close partnership with colleagues across Social Care, Health, and Housing, ensuring residents receive the right support at the right time.
As part of our boroughwide Occupational Therapy Service, you will be connected to a Locality Team, while collaborating with specialists across Prevention, Moving and Handling, and Short-Term Assessment and Reablement. We are looking for an OT with community experience who is passionate about making a meaningful difference to the people of Rochdale.
The postholder will be expected to undertake a certain amount of travelling in the course of his/her duties for which a casual car user allowance will be paid.
Hours may be required to be worked over 7 days, as per the needs of the service. The postholder will be required to work flexibly in accordance with the requirements of the service.
- Work autonomously, managing a busy and diverse caseload
- Deliver strength-based, person-centred assessments to residents across the borough
- Participate in our OT Duty Team, operating on a rota to ensure responsive support
- Access guidance and support from Advanced Practitioner OTs
- Contribute to our Practice Development Group, sharing learning and delivering training to Social Care colleagues
- Play a key role in supporting independence through equipment provision and home adaptations
We’re seeking OTs who are
- Proud of their profession
- Passionate about improving lives
- Pioneering in their approach
- The Care Act 2014
- The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996
Community experience is highly desirable, and a commitment to empowering residents to live safely and independently is a must.
Rochdale’s Adult Social Care service is delivering a bold, long-term transformation programme, putting “People at the Heart from the Start.” Every change we make aims to create the conditions for people to live independent, connected, and fulfilling lives.
Join us, and help shape a service that truly makes a difference.
If you are interested in what we are offering, and have the skills we are looking for we want to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the post further please contact Nicola Czakow or Thania Chowdhury 0300 303 8886
To apply please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification.
Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your CV/supporting statement.
Please ensure you anonymise your CV and supporting statement.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to a DBS check.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
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First seen
7 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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