Occupational Therapist (Employment & Wellbeing)

Job Role Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to apply your professional skills in a different way? We welcome applications from Occupational Therapists working across physical health, mental health, community, rehabilitation and social care settings, as well as newly qualified Occupational Therapists looking to develop specialist skills in vocational rehabilitation and employment support. We're looking for an Occupational Therapist (Employment & Wellbeing) to join our specialist team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative vocational rehabilitation model, helping people overcome health-related barriers and move towards improved wellbeing, independence and sustainable employment Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll support participants whose health, disability, neurodiversity or wellbeing barriers impact their ability to gain, retain or progress in employment. Focusing on functional ability rather than diagnosis alone, you'll undertake assessments, develop practical interventions, recommend adjustments and create personalised plans that support long term employment outcomes. You'll work closely with Employment Advisors, Wellbeing Specialists and employers to help participants build confidence, manage barriers and prepare for sustainable work. This role provides an opportunity to combine occupational therapy practice with meaningful social impact, helping people overcome barriers to employment whilst developing specialist skills in vocational rehabilitation, workplace health and supported employment. Whether you're an experienced Occupational Therapist or looking to take your first step into a specialist vocational rehabilitation role, we'd love to hear from you. Structured support, supervision and professional development will be provided, helping you develop your skills and confidence within an innovative employment and wellbeing service. This is a rewarding opportunity that combines occupational therapy, vocational rehabilitation and social impact, allowing you to use your professional expertise to improve lives and create positive change within local communities. In return for your dedication, knowledge and commitment, we're offering a competitive salary of £37,796 to £40,000 per annum (dependent upon experience) with these great benefits: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days) 2 Volunteer Days Pension - 5% Employee / 5% Employer Healthcare Cash Plan, including 3x salary life assurance Annual salary review Refer a Friend Scheme Free access to Benefit Hub, including retail discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme and additional voluntary benefits Professional supervision, CPD and ongoing development opportunities Location: Remote, with some travel as and when required across the south west region Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Key Responsibilities • Deliver specialist vocational rehabilitation support to participants experiencing health, disability, neurodiversity or wellbeing barriers. • Assess functional ability and the impact of physical and mental health conditions on employment and work readiness. • Conduct vocational and functional assessments, developing tailored interventions and support plans. • Develop work capability profiles, return-to-work plans and workplace adjustment recommendations. • Create and deliver rehabilitation, adaptation and workplace support strategies that improve employment outcomes. • Support participants to identify realistic employment goals and progress towards sustainable work. • Develop workplace-specific in-work support plans to aid job retention and sustainment. • Apply professional judgement and strong clinical reasoning to identify risks, barriers and opportunities. • Provide specialist advice and guidance to colleagues on vocational rehabilitation and workplace adjustments. • Participate in multidisciplinary triage activities and specialist pathway allocation. • Build effective relationships with employers, stakeholders and partner organisations. • Maintain accurate records, reports and evidence requirements in line with quality and contractual standards. Skills and Experience Essential • Current UK professional registration. • HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist, or other registered health professional with relevant vocational rehabilitation, occupational health, return-to-work or employment support experience. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong clinical reasoning skills. • Empathy, professionalism and a person-centred approach. • Commitment to delivering high-quality assessments and customer experiences. • Experience supporting individuals with complex health, disability or wellbeing needs. • Experience of report writing, assessments and action planning. • Proficient in Microsoft 365. Desirable • Knowledge of, or an interest in, vocational rehabilitation, workplace health or employment support. • Knowledge of workplace adjustments and Access to Work. • Experience within employment, wellbeing, occupational health or employability services. • Understanding of disability employment and workplace inclusion. Additional Information Pluss is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and part of the employee-owned Seetec Group. We are committed to creating positive social impact through employment, health and wellbeing services, helping people overcome barriers and achieve sustainable outcomes. We combine our knowledge, skills and expertise across employability, health and wellbeing to deliver interventions that support people furthest from work. Our aim is to help individuals improve their confidence, wellbeing, independence and employment prospects, enabling them to build better futures for themselves and their communities. As part of an employee-owned organisation, every colleague contributes to our success and shares our commitment to making a positive difference. Pluss is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values. This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the recruitment process. Pluss supports the recruitment of ex-offenders and will not discriminate unfairly against any applicant on the basis of a criminal conviction. Our full policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders can be found on our website We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know Pluss is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.