Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello payment

West Midlands Pension Fund membership

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 the Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy Service. The role focuses on supporting citizens to maintain independence and improve quality of life.

We look for HCPC-registered professionals with experience in adult and/or older people care, strong communication, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. A Golden Hello and pension are included along with a generous holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Holds a degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Experience in adult social care or with older/disabled people is preferred.
• Good 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.
• Manage your 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 independence.
• Work with colleagues, partners, citizens and carers to deliver holistic support.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in line with Adult Social Care.

Skills

Assessments

Case management

Interventions

Collaboration

Equality & inclusion

Communication

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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.

Birmingham City Council,

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.

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.