Job Introduction
Starting salary for this role is £44,075 (pro rata for part-time colleagues)
This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP.
Learn more in our ‘More than just a job’ brochure on our careers site.
We’re looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team.
You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Children’s Occupational Therapy Team within Children’s Social Care. Our team covers the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch Council areas. Our team strive to enable Children and Young People to participate, function and thrive in family life within their home environment
We are looking for an experienced qualified (HCPC registered) Children’s Occupational Therapist to join us and help make a difference to the lives of children and families in our local area. We are a dynamic team working in the Community Social Care setting. The successful applicant must have relevant experience working with Children who have disabilities and complex health needs.
This exciting and varied role includes completing robust child centred assessments, recommending and prescribing specialist equipment such as seating systems, bathing and toileting equipment. You will be assessing the need for both minor and major home adaptations and progressing these through the Disabled Facilities Grant processes. You will be working closely with local housing associations and BCP Homes to recommend and facilitate adaptations to improve a child’s access to essential facilities within their home, and supporting re-housing.
The role requires the completion of moving and handling risk assessments and writing manual handling care plans, prescribing hoists and slings to ensure safe moving and handling of the child and ensure risks are reduced for parents and carers.
The Role:
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Complete robust holistic assessments focusing on a child’s function and occupational needs within their home environment.
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To assess, recommend and prescribe equipment to improve function and prevent deterioration of physical skills such as postural seating systems, bathing and toileting equipment.
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To support to the child/young person and their families/carers, through advice, specialist equipment provision, risk assessments and assistance with minor and major adaptations to properties as appropriate.
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Assessment of the Child and family’s needs to progress OT recommendations following the Disabled Facilities Grant legislation. Working closely with our grants team to complete minor and major adaptations within the child’s home.
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Completing Moving and Handling risk assessments and create bespoke moving and handling care plans for Children with Complex physical disabilities and health needs.
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To work in partnership with Health/Education/Social Care colleagues working directly with children/young people, completing where appropriate joint assessments. Contribution to EHCP plans where necessary.
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Promote independence of the child and reduce risks associated with the care of a child or young person with disabilities. To minimise the effect of the disability on the child family and support children to thrive within their home.
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Undertake temporarily and occasionally, more responsible duties as determined by the Children’s Occupational Therapy Team Manager.
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Participate and contribute to staff training within the council and across teams to share good practice.
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Take responsibility as appropriate for clinical supervision of Occupational Therapy students whilst on placement.
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Use computerised systems as appropriate, such as word, excel and mosaic.
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Ensure case recording and documentation is completed in line with departmental and HCPC guidance, including information for statistical purposes and make these available as required.
To complete Continuing Professional Development following the guidance given by Healthand Care Professions Council and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. To ensure all mandatory training is up to date and recorded.
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You must have a diverse knowledge and understanding of how disability can affect children and their families and a sound awareness of safeguarding. You will be working alongside Social Workers, Family Support Practitioners and a wider established multi-disciplinary team within social care. We also have established links with our Health colleagues across Dorset.
This is a permanent 22.5 hour part-time vacancy, worked over three days to be agreed by the Team Manager. Being a car driver with business use insurance is essential for this position.
We would love you to come and work in our dynamic, forward-thinking team on the Beautiful South Coast where we have award winning beaches and beautiful surroundings.
If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Ruth Morgan, Children’s Occupational Therapy Team Manager via email [email protected]
Interviews will be conducted during the week of 20th July 2026.
Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
At BCP Council, inclusion is more than a promise – it’s how we work.
We’re committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive.
From the moment you apply, through the recruitment process and throughout your career with us, we’ll be here to listen and provide the help and support you need.
It’s why we’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer – and why you can trust that we’ll always do our best to make your experience positive and accessible.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us directly – we’re here to help. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer please see here: Preparing for your interview | Working for BCP
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
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DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Role Profile for more details.
