Occupational Therapist

WMJobs; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shropshire Council is seeking an Occupational Therapist within our Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy Service. You will manage a varied caseload and work alongside adults, carers, families and partner organisations to promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes.

The post will initially support residents in the North-East locality, including Market Drayton, Whitchurch and Wem. The service works flexibly across Shropshire, so you may also support other localities in response to

Job description

Shropshire Council,

As an Occupational Therapist within our Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy Service, you will manage a varied caseload and work alongside adults, carers, families and partner organisations to promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes. Using a person-centred, strengths-based approach, you will complete holistic assessments, provide professional advice and develop practical and creative solutions that help people live safely and independently in their own homes and communities.

The post will initially support residents in the North-East locality, including Market Drayton, Whitchurch and Wem. The service works flexibly across Shropshire, so you may also support other localities in response to operational need. The role combines community-based practice with hybrid working.

For further information please see the documents attached.

Attached documents

• Occupational Therapist - Job Description & Particulars of Appointment.pdf
• Occupational Therapist - Person Specification.pdf
• OT Advert August 2026.pdf