The posting
Job Description
Occupational Therapists - Ref: SS05126 G9: £44,253 - £47,665 per annum
2 posts, full-time permanent.
Join our Complex Care Team as an Occupational Therapist and make a real difference to the lives of younger adults, people with learning disabilities, individuals experiencing mental health challenges, and disabled children. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of needs, supporting people to maximise independence, achieve their personal goals, and live safely within their communities.
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist who can bring a strengths-based, person-centred approach to assessment and intervention. Ideally, you will have experience working across the lifespan, including with children, young people and adults with complex needs. You will be confident in undertaking functional assessments, recommending equipment and adaptations, supporting positive risk management, and working collaboratively with families and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for those we support. Based on the duties and scope of the Occupational
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who is passionate about supporting people to maximise their independence, wellbeing and quality of life. You will be committed to strengths-based practice and able to work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
- Have experience of completing occupational therapy assessments and developing person-centred solutions.
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and best practice within adult social care.
- Have experience of equipment provision, moving and handling assessments and, ideally, housing adaptations.
- Be confident working with complex situations, balancing positive risk-taking with safeguarding responsibilities.
- Possess excellent communication, organisational and record-keeping skills.
- Be able to manage competing priorities whilst delivering high-quality outcomes for citizens.
- Be committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and continuous professional development
About the job
As an Occupational Therapist within Adult Social Care, you will play a key role in helping adults, children and carers maintain or improve their independence. You will undertake occupational therapy assessments, identify strengths and abilities, and recommend practical solutions that prevent, reduce or delay the need for ongoing care and support.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assessing functional abilities and identifying opportunities to promote independence.
- Recommending and arranging the provision of equipment and assistive technology.
- Assessing for and recommending minor and major adaptations to people's homes.
- Delivering reablement programmes and supporting people to achieve their personal goals.
- Undertaking moving and handling assessments, including promoting single-handed care approaches where appropriate.
- Providing professional advice, guidance and support to individuals, carers and partner organisations.
- Participating in safeguarding activity and promoting the wellbeing and safety of vulnerable adults and children.
- Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams.
- Supporting the development of students, apprentices and colleagues where required.
- Maintaining accurate, professional records and contributing to service improvement.
About you
You will be a compassionate and skilled practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality occupational therapy services. You will understand the importance of person-centred, outcome-focused practice and be able to build positive relationships with a diverse range of people.
You will bring:
- A Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Knowledge of social care legislation and policy affecting adults and children.
- Experience of assessment and provision of equipment for people with complex needs.
- Knowledge and experience of moving and handling assessment and practice.
- An understanding of safeguarding principles and Making Safeguarding Personal.
- Strong communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- The ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a team.
- A commitment to equality, diversity, confidentiality and professional development.
If you would like to know more about this role, please contact: Sarah Reilly on 01922 653 137 or Surinder Ahir on 01922658154
View Job Description and Employee Specification
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.
At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole – particularly your ‘Supporting Information’ – reflects your own voice.
Closing date for applications: 8th November 2026
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas.
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