Community Occupational Therapist

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days leave

Bank holidays

NHS pension

Flexible working

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption support

Staff networks

Health and wellbeing

Job summary

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is seeking a Community Occupational Therapist to support the Housing, Adaptations and Specialist Equipment (HASE) team in Redditch and Bromsgrove. The role involves home visits, OT assessments, and enabling independent living.

This permanent 30-hour post offers flexible working, induction, professional development, supervision, and a supportive team dedicated to safe, person-centred care for residents across Worcestershire.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Postgraduate CPD portfolio maintained.

Responsibilities

• Visit residents at home for OT assessments and housing solutions.
• Assess major and minor adaptations and equipment needs.
• Collaborate with health and social care partners to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Community OT

Housing adaptations

Home visits

Team collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Education

Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Postgraduate CPD portfolio

Job description

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Community Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 23 November 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Housing, Adaptations and Specialist Equipment (HASE) team in Redditch and Bromsgrove. We provide occupational therapy assessments relating to housing, major adaptations (Disabled Facilities Grants), minor adaptations and specialist equipment for residents across Worcestershire. This is a permanent position for 30 hours per week, worked over three or more days, with flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance. Whether you have experience in housing and adaptations or are looking to develop specialist skills, we will support you to succeed. We offer a comprehensive induction programme, ongoing professional development opportunities, and regular peer and 1:1 supervision. This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming team dedicated to helping people of all ages remain safe, independent and engaged in the activities that matter most to them.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job

Every day will bring the opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives. You will visit residents in their homes, carrying out occupational therapy assessments and working closely with them and their carers to understand the challenges they face in maintaining their independence. Using your clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills, you will identify practical solutions through housing options, major and minor adaptations, and specialist equipment. You will work collaboratively with health and social care professionals, local authorities and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for residents across Worcestershire. Alongside managing your own caseload and contributing to referral triage, you will be part of a supportive team while enjoying the autonomy to manage a varied, rewarding role that helps people live safely, independently and well in their own homes.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

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Job responsibilities

Working as part of the Housing, Adaptations and Specialist Equipment (HASE) Team, you will manage a caseload of clients, carrying out occupational therapy assessments to identify needs and maximise independence. You will assess for major adaptations, specialist equipment and housing solutions, working closely with clients, families, carers and partner agencies to support people to remain safely in their own homes. You will contribute to the supervision of staff and students, maintain high professional standards, and work in accordance with Trust policies and quality requirements. The role requires a commitment to person-centred practice, equality and diversity, ensuring services are delivered with respect for each individual's values, culture and beliefs.

For full details of the duties and criteria please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Health Professionals Council Registration
• Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / Continual Professional Development maintained portfolio

Experience

• A range of post registration experience including in a health and social care setting
• Experience of delegation to qualified/unqualified staff
• Experience of working in a community setting.
• Experience of working with long term conditions with older people
• Experience of working in a neurological or orthopaedic setting
• Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting

Knowledge

• A good level of knowledge in a wide range of physical conditions
• High level of knowledge relating to disability equipment
• Knowledge of adaptations and The Disabled Facilities Grant

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Criteria

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

£39,959 to £48,117 a yearpro rata per annum