Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Rate: £28.40 per hour
Working Pattern: Hybrid – community based role with one office day per week
Location: Walsall Council

About the Role: This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join Walsall Council’s community based service. You’ll play a key role in supporting adults with a range of needs, using a person centred, strength based approach to promote independence, wellbeing, and meaningful engagement in daily life. You’ll work autonomously within a supportive team structure, managing your own caseload and contributing to high quality enablement interventions across the community.

Desirable Requirements:
• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
• Enhanced DBS (Adults)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Key Responsibilities
• Use strong clinical knowledge of learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and neurodiversity to inform assessments and interventions.
• Deliver high quality, strength based assessments with a clear person centred focus.
• Work confidently and independently as an OT, drawing on previous community experience to guide practice and decision making.
• Manage and prioritise your own caseload effectively, with access to long arm supervision when required.
• Complete Enablement Assessments and work collaboratively with individuals, carers, and colleagues to develop tailored Enablement Plans.
• Provide clear clinical guidance and instruction to Enablement Officers to support the delivery of effective interventions and positive outcomes.