Occupational Therapy Assistant

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Council is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Pathway to Independence Service. This full-time, permanent role will support adults across Walsall to maximize independence, stay safely at home, and achieve outcomes that matter to them.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering strengths-based, person-centred interventions to promote wellbeing and autonomy. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with citizens, carers and professionals,

Responsibilities

• Support adults across Walsall to maximise independence and live safely at home.
• Deliver strengths-based, person-centred interventions to promote wellbeing, independence and choice.
• Build effective relationships with citizens, carers and professionals while managing your own workload.
• Demonstrate understanding of equality, reablement, assistive technology, adaptations and the principles of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (advantageous).

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Ref: SS06326

Salary: G7 £36,581 - £39,481 per annum

Contract: Full time, permanent

Walsall Council is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our innovative Pathway to Independence Service. This is an exciting opportunity to support adults across Walsall to maximise their independence, remain safely in their own homes, and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering strengths-based, person-centred interventions that promote wellbeing, independence and choice.

About You

Are you passionate about supporting people to live independently and reach their full potential? Do you enjoy working directly with adults and their families to find practical solutions that make a real difference to daily life?

We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills, a positive and proactive approach, and a genuine commitment to person-centred practice. Whether you have experience working in health, social care or community settings, you will understand the importance of promoting independence, dignity and choice.

You will be able to build effective relationships with citizens, carers and professionals, manage your own workload, and work collaboratively as part of a busy multidisciplinary team. An understanding of equality, reablement, assistive technology, adaptations and the principles of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 would be advantageous.

If you thrive in a role where no two days are the same and enjoy helping people achieve greater independence, we would love to hear from you.