Occupational Therapist – Complex Care & Independence

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Council is seeking two qualified Occupational Therapists to join our Complex Care Team in Walsall. The posts are full-time and permanent, with salaries of £44,253–£47,665 per annum.

You will assess and support children, young people and adults to maximise independence and live safely in their communities. We value a strengths-based, person-centred approach and require HCPC-registered OTs capable of conducting functional assessments, recommending equipment and adaptations, and working

Qualifications

• Be a qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience completing occupational therapy assessments and developing person-centred solutions.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and best practice within adult social care.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

HCPC registration

Assessment

Moving and handling

Safeguarding

Communication

Record keeping

Independence promotion

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Walsall Council is seeking two qualified Occupational Therapists to join our Complex Care Team in Walsall. The posts are full-time and permanent, with salaries of £44,253–£47,665 per annum.

You will assess and support children, young people and adults to maximise independence and live safely in their communities. We value a strengths-based, person-centred approach and require HCPC-registered OTs capable of conducting functional assessments, recommending equipment and adaptations, and working