Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello payment

West Midlands Pension Fund

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days

My Rewards Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy Service, supporting citizens to maintain independence and improve quality of life.

You will assess adults (and where appropriate children) using strengths-based approaches, deliver person-centred recommendations, manage a caseload, and work collaboratively to remove barriers to independence.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy is required.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Understanding assessment processes and delivering positive outcomes for citizens.
• Experience with older people or disabled people is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out strengths-based assessments of daily living needs using Adult Social Care practice models.
• Manage own caseload and deliver timely, person-centred interventions.
• Undertake specialist assessments (mobility, manual handling, equipment, Better Care at Home, children’s assessments).
• Provide clinical recommendations to support service delivery and remove environmental barriers to independence.
• Work with colleagues, partners, citizens and carers to deliver holistic support and prevent deterioration.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and the vision of Adult Social Care.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Workload management

Evidence-based practice

Experience with older/disabled people

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist
Permanent
Grade C - £36,581 - £45,529
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Golden Hello payment - £1,000 + £5,000 per annum; see below for further details and conditions.
Working 36.5 hours per week

Summary

Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference in people's lives? We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy Service, supporting citizens to maintain their independence, improve their quality of life, and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them.

In this rewarding role, you will work directly with adults, carers, and where appropriate children, undertaking strengths-based assessments and providing professional recommendations that help people live safely and independently within their homes and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out strengths-based assessments of daily living needs, applying Adult Social Care practice models and the Three Conversations approach.
• Manage your own caseload and deliver timely, person-centred interventions.
• Undertake specialist assessments, including mobility assessments, manual handling assessments, specialist equipment recommendations, Better Care at Home assessments, and children’s assessments where appropriate.
• Provide clinical recommendations to support service delivery and help overcome environmental barriers to independence, including Disabled Facilities Grant assessments.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, citizens, and carers to deliver holistic support and prevent deterioration in function wherever possible.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and the vision of Adult Social Care throughout your work

About You / Essential Requirements

• Holds a degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Understands the assessment process and delivering positive outcomes for citizens.
• Has experience working with older people or disabled people in either a professional or voluntary capacity.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Can effectively organise and prioritise their workload.
• Is committed to ongoing learning, professional development, and evidence-based practice

What we offer in return…

• Golden Hello Payment:Eligible external candidates will receive a £1,000 Golden Hello payment, alongside a £5,000 annual retention payment (paid monthly and pro rata to contractual hours), helping to recognise and reward the valuable contribution our Occupational Therapists make to Birmingham's residents. These payments are non-contractual and subject to regular review
• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

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