Occupational Therapist
Company
Location
Crieff, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/21/2025
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Description
Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We Currently Have The Following Opportunity
Occupational Therapist - PKC12974
£45,987 - £49,065
Crieff Area Housing Office
A vacancy has arisen within the Perth and Kinross Occupational Therapy HSCP for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with experience of working with vulnerable children and adults in the community.
It is a full time, 36 hr permanent post based in the South West Locality. You will be working with a supportive and collaborative team of Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and clerical assistants based throughout our other Perth and Kinross localities.
The South West locality is one of the most picturesque you could find. An area of exceptional beauty, comprising of small towns, villages, and rural hamlets it is a scenic and varied part of Scotland set in the heart of the Strathearn countryside.
Due to the nature of this locality, we enjoy very close working relationships between primary health, community nursing, social work and all the AHP staff. The community hospital is located in Crieff and is at the heart of multidisciplinary working. Our integrated Hub is represented by the Social Work team, District Nursing, Community Mental Health, Community Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams.
Your role will be to undertake comprehensive assessments and arrange the provision of equipment, adaptations and community supports to assist individuals to achieve their optimum level of independence in the community.
You would have a base in Crieff with the option of using the council hub in Perth.
We work a hybrid system of flexible working and support working from home and/or base as required.
Skills & Experience Required
As an Occupational Therapist within the team you will be required to work with people of all ages who require specialist OT assessment and intervention. You will be expected to undertake comprehensive assessments and to arrange the provision of equipment, adaptations and community supports to assist individuals to achieve their optimum level of independence in the community.
You will have strong assessment skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with service users and carers. You will be able to demonstrate experience of multi-disciplinary working and be committed to working closely with colleagues from other disciplines.
You must be able to work effectively within a team and demonstrate a commitment to improving service provision. You will have good organisational skills and be able to manage a busy caseload. Excellent verbal and written skills are essential.
Experience in Moving and Handling is essential and Edge Training or RoSPA 4 accreditation in SHC would be desirable.
We can offer you a wide range of opportunities for your continuous professional development. We provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work/life balance.
2 years post qualification experience is highly desirable
You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
Must have Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
Must be registered with HCPC
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities . In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours . Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!
Here's What We Can Offer You
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Carol Cowan, Occupational Therapist on to find out more.
Click "APPLY NOW"
External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
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Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We Currently Have The Following Opportunity
Occupational Therapist - PKC12974
£45,987 - £49,065
Crieff Area Housing Office
A vacancy has arisen within the Perth and Kinross Occupational Therapy HSCP for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with experience of working with vulnerable children and adults in the community.
It is a full time, 36 hr permanent post based in the South West Locality. You will be working with a supportive and collaborative team of Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and clerical assistants based throughout our other Perth and Kinross localities.
The South West locality is one of the most picturesque you could find. An area of exceptional beauty, comprising of small towns, villages, and rural hamlets it is a scenic and varied part of Scotland set in the heart of the Strathearn countryside.
Due to the nature of this locality, we enjoy very close working relationships between primary health, community nursing, social work and all the AHP staff. The community hospital is located in Crieff and is at the heart of multidisciplinary working. Our integrated Hub is represented by the Social Work team, District Nursing, Community Mental Health, Community Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams.
Your role will be to undertake comprehensive assessments and arrange the provision of equipment, adaptations and community supports to assist individuals to achieve their optimum level of independence in the community.
You would have a base in Crieff with the option of using the council hub in Perth.
We work a hybrid system of flexible working and support working from home and/or base as required.
Skills & Experience Required
As an Occupational Therapist within the team you will be required to work with people of all ages who require specialist OT assessment and intervention. You will be expected to undertake comprehensive assessments and to arrange the provision of equipment, adaptations and community supports to assist individuals to achieve their optimum level of independence in the community.
You will have strong assessment skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with service users and carers. You will be able to demonstrate experience of multi-disciplinary working and be committed to working closely with colleagues from other disciplines.
You must be able to work effectively within a team and demonstrate a commitment to improving service provision. You will have good organisational skills and be able to manage a busy caseload. Excellent verbal and written skills are essential.
Experience in Moving and Handling is essential and Edge Training or RoSPA 4 accreditation in SHC would be desirable.
We can offer you a wide range of opportunities for your continuous professional development. We provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work/life balance.
2 years post qualification experience is highly desirable
You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
Must have Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
Must be registered with HCPC
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities . In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours . Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!
Here's What We Can Offer You
- A generous annual leave package
- 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
- Eligibility to join our pension scheme
- Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working , Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave , time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
- Flexi time
- Access to a range of benefits
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Carol Cowan, Occupational Therapist on to find out more.
Click "APPLY NOW"
External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
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