Sole Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Come and join one of the UKs largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Are you looking for a role where you can take the lead and make a real impact? At Moorpark Place, a residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, we are seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist (equivalent to Band 7) to join our team.

Main duties of the job

Youll play a vital role in shaping and delivering our OT provision, working closely with our residents to help them achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives. This is a fantastic opportunity to work autonomously in your practice while being part of a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.

At Moorpark Place, the impact of specialist care can be life-changing. Recently, one of the people we support, Sean, completed his Three Peaks Challenge climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Mount Snowdon. With the right support, determination, and encouragement, Sean achieved something truly extraordinary. Stories like his show the power of therapy and teamwork, and as our Lead OT, youll be a key part of making these achievements possible.

Please note: This advert will close as soon as we have received a sufficient number of applications.

About us

Active Care Group is a UK-based provider of complex care, supporting over 2,000 clients across more than 60 locations, with services spanning neurological rehabilitation, mental health, respiratory care, learning disabilities, and supported living.

Details

• Date posted: 28 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience Up to £50,793.67 depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: L0042-26-0213
• Job locations: School Road, Kilbirnie, Ayrshire, KA25 7LN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The Role:

Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the Occupational Therapy provision at Moorpark Place
• Manage a varied and complex caseload, providing highly specialist OT interventions tailored to individual needs
• Offer guidance and advice to colleagues across the multidisciplinary team on OT-related issues
• Keep up to date with evidence-based practice and contributing to service development
• Evaluate effectiveness of the service and carrying out audits where required
• Take responsibility for OT-related training and supporting the development of staff across the service
• Ensure robust risk management and safety procedures are in place and adhered to
• Build strong, meaningful relationships with patients, carers, colleagues, and visitors
• Keep people safe from any harm and protect their human rights.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).