Senior Occupational Therapist

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Shrewsbury seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist to enrich community healthcare services. This role emphasizes leadership, supervision, and innovative practice, focusing on enabling individuals to maintain independence at home. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and eager to contribute to service improvement in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Reimbursement of HCPC Fees

Competitive rates of pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discounts and benefits

Free on-site parking

Generous leave entitlement

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working policy

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to manage complex cases and facilitate peer reviews.
• Experience in delivering supervision and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to the Occupational Therapy team.
• Manage complex cases and prioritize referrals.
• Ensure compliance with the Care Act in service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Time Management

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist

HCPC Registration

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist

2 x Full Time / 37 hrs permanent contract

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Occupational Therapist who is enthusiastic about enabling individuals to live safely and independently in their own homes.The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous professional development, service improvement, and the support and development of team members.The Occupational Therapy Team at Telford & Wrekin Council delivers a broad range of services aimed at promoting independence and well-being.

The team’s core responsibilities include the assessment, recommendation, provision, and review of equipment, minor works, and major adaptations, primarily through the Disabled Facilities Grant.These services are delivered by the Occupational Therapy Team, Hybrid Practitioners based at the Independent Living Centre, and Trusted Assessors across the borough.Additionally, the team operates a Smarter Care Service, which reviews existing care packages and recommends adjustments to ensure appropriate levels of support—whether through single-handed care or revised care durations.

We also have a unique Family Carer OT service which is supporting family carers, offering guidance in moving and handling techniques to safeguard both carers and those they support.

You will be joining a forward-thinking local authority that was proudly named Council of the Year 2025 and received a Good rating in the 2024 CQC Inspection of Adult Social Care.Our service is recognised for its innovation, including the introduction of Hybrid Practitioner and Family Carer Occupational Therapist roles, as well as the development of the Virtual House initiative.

Join us in shaping services that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives and empower individuals within their communities.

We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for personal development and career progression including:

• Reimbursement of HCPC Fees

• Competitive rates of pay

• Automatic access to a secure, flexible and tax efficient Local Government Pension Scheme

• Staff benefits and discounts including salary sacrifice schemes

• Free on-site parking

• Generous leave entitlement (24 days rising to 32 days) plus 8 bank holidays and an additional concessionary day with the option to purchase additional days

• Free access to our employee assistance programme and confidential counselling

• Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home – our approach is to promote greater level of flexible working around personal and family commitments.

The Senior Occupational Therapist will provide leadership and support to the team in their daily responsibilities, including the delivery of supervision, prioritisation of referrals, coordination with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), and the management of complex cases, Peer Reviews are an integral part of our practice, fostering collaborative decision-making on complex equipment and adaptation recommendations. These forums also serve as a platform for professional support and shared learning.

The Senior Occupational Therapist plays a pivotal role in these sessions, ensuring consistency, leading problem-solving discussions, and upholding best practices.This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of complex health conditions, thereby enhancing and broadening clinical expertise. Additional responsibilities include fulfilling our preventative duties as outlined in the Care Act. The successful applicant will be:

• Compassionate and empathetic in their approach

• Highly organised and adaptable

• Capable of thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Candidates must be a qualified Occupational Therapist and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Candidates must demonstrate acommitment to their own professional development.

Please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification.

At Telford & Wrekin Council, we know that having a diverse workforce is key to providing the best possible services to our community.We celebrate having a diverse and inclusive culture where people are able to be themselves at work, and everyone has a voice.

Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check.It is an offence to apply for a role that involves engaging in regulated activity with children and adults in vulnerable circumstances if you are barred from working with one or both of these groups.

We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for personal development and career progression including:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Automatic access to a secure, flexible and tax efficient Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff benefits and discounts including salary sacrifice schemes
• Free on-site parking
• Generous leave entitlement (24 days rising to 32 days) plus 8 bank holidays and an additional concessionary day
• Free access to our employee assistance programme and confidential counselling
• Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home – our approach is to promote greater level of flexible working around personal and family commitments

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list ofbenefits.

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Please note that Telford & Wrekin Council do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

Attached documents
Senior OT June 25.docx