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Occupational Therapist

Bedford Borough CouncilBedford, Bedfordshire

Salary
£49k – £49k
Posted
20 August 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

Bedford Borough Council is hiring a Occupational Therapist in Bedford, a full-time social work role advertised as permanent. The advertised salary is £49k – £49k. Bedford Borough Council holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

General information Reference 005315 Closing Date 15/09/2026 Service Area Directorate Adult Services Service Area Occupational Therapy Category Social Care - Adult Social Care Job Title Occupational Therapist Grade BBU08, plus market rate supplement and recruitment & retention payments Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles) BBU08 31,537 - 34,434 Contract Type Part time permanent Contract Hours 23.00 Job Advert We are currently looking to recruit a part time Occupational Therapist to join…
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Visa sponsorship snapshot
  • Employer: Bedford Borough Council — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £49k – £49k
  • How this salary compares: about 62% above the £30,000 median across 1,928 social work roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire · Full-time
  • Similar roles nearby: 13 other live social work roles in Bedford browse them
  • Posted: 20 August 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

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