Occupational Therapy Assistant (Development role) - Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Salary: £31,537 - £33,699 per annum Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: Tuesday 06 May 2026 If you want a career that makes a genuine difference and gives you a clear route to becoming an Occupational Therapist, this development role in our Reablement Service is an excellent opportunity. You will complete a fully funded three-year Occupational Therapy degree apprenticeship while working within an experienced, supportive and values driven team. Reablement is a short-term, therapist led service that helps people regain skills, confidence and independence after illness, injury or a change in circumstances. You will work directly with individuals in their own homes, providing practical support, equipment and encouragement. The focus is always on what people can achieve, not what they cannot, and on helping them reconnect with meaningful activities that improve their wellbeing and reduce isolation. You will gain hands on experience in varied and impactful situations, guided by Occupational Therapists who are committed to your development. You will be part of a team that values empathy, integrity, trust, compassion and person-centred care. To be eligible for this role, you must be 18 or older, have lived in England for a minimum of three years, and have at least 12 months of relevant experience. You should be fluent in English, motivated to pursue a career as an Occupational Therapist, and meet all essential criteria outlined in the role description, including the required qualifications and UCAS points needed to apply for the Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship. If you want a rewarding career where you can grow your skills and support people to rebuild independence, we would welcome your application. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits  here. Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer ‑ facing roles work entirely from their service location. We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity. Contact details Emma Spence, Team Manager, at . Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application. Application criteria Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply. Under the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete this  full-employment-history form and once completed please attach it to your application form. We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations. While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion Disability Confident Employer Application process Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura). Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission. Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.