Occupational Therapist - Duns Social Work Office

Job Details

Grade: 9A
Hourly Rate: £24.74 - £26.72
Salary: £45,153.19 - £48,766.68 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

 

2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE 

**Interviews will be held Wednesday 8th July 2026**

Role Purpose

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Social Care and Health team in the East Locality (Berwickshire and Cheviot). This is an exciting opportunity to support individuals to live as independently as possible and achieve meaningful outcomes.

You will carry out a wide range of occupational therapy services, including assessment, care planning, and rehabilitation, working within a multi-disciplinary environment to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

Key Responsibilities
- Undertake outcome-focused occupational therapy assessments and develop effective care plans
- Provide specialist advice, guidance, and support to individuals, families, and carers
- Promote safe and effective moving and handling practices
- Recommend and arrange equipment, adaptations, and housing solutions
- Develop and deliver rehabilitation programmes to support independence and wellbeing
- Manage and prioritise a caseload, ensuring accurate and timely recording
- Work collaboratively with partners, agencies, and the wider community
- Contribute to service development and continuous improvement

- Participate in supervision, training, and continuous professional development

What We’re Looking For:
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the HCPC
- Experience working with adults and/or vulnerable individuals
- Strong assessment, risk management, and care planning skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of community care and relevant legislation
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (reasonable adjustments considered)

What We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Regular supervision and access to training
- The chance to make a real difference to people’s lives

Essential

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.*
* If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

 

 

Informal Enquiries

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.