Occupational Therapist

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Wigan is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join their Early Intervention Service. In this role, you will perform assessments and provide tailored solutions to help individuals maintain independence. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration and a strong commitment to improving lives. Flexible working and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working

Professional development

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Passion for helping people live independently.
• Confidence with equipment and adaptations.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist assessments.
• Deliver creative, person-centred solutions.
• Work closely with advanced practitioners and teams.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Creativity

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration

Job description

Join our vibrant Early Intervention Service as an Occupational Therapist, where you ll make a real difference to children and adults across Wigan. You ll carry out specialist assessments and deliver creative, person-centred solutions using reablement, equipment, adaptations, and assistive technology. Working closely with our Advanced Practitioner OT and wider teams, you ll help shape integrated care that supports independence and wellbeing. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of Wigan Council s Progress with Unity mission - building inclusive, preventative services that help our residents thrive.

You re a qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration and a passion for helping people live independently. You bring clinical expertise, creativity, and a caring approach to your work. You re confident with equipment and adaptations, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You re a great communicator, problem-solver, and team player who s ready to embrace innovation and drive positive change. If you re looking for a role where you can grow, connect, and make a lasting impactthis is it!

Wigan Council has been voted Overall Council of the Year at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

We re a friendly, forward-thinking team committed to improving lives across Wigan. Our Early Intervention Service supports residents with reablement programmes, equipment, adaptations, and assistive techhelping people stay safe and independent at home. We work in partnership with health and social care colleagues as part of the Healthier Wigan Partnership, and we re proud to deliver services aligned with Progress with Unity. We offer flexible working, professional development, and a supportive culture where your ideas and contributions truly matter.