Job summary
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Occupational Therapist
Salary -£42,708 - £47,754 (Grade 7)
Hours 37 hours per week
Contract type - full time, permanent posts
Work style - Field: working in communities across the city
Are you passionate about empowering individuals to liveindependently?
We are looking for dedicated and dynamic Occupational Therapists to join our Community Occupational Therapy Team and ourIndependentLiving Services.These roles provide the opportunity to work closely with individuals in their own homes,supportingthem to regain independence, improve their quality of life, and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct holistic assessments to identifyindividualneeds and develop person-centredsupportplans.
- Recommend home adaptations, equipment, and assistive technology to promote independence.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, carers, and family members to deliver high-quality interventions.
- Supporthospital discharge planning, preventing readmissions and enabling safe transitions into community settings.
- Promote strengths-based approaches that empower individuals toleadfulfilling lives.
- Provide education and training to staff, service users, and carers on occupational therapy interventions.
What Were Looking For:
- Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with HCPC.
- Experience working in a community or social care setting (desirable).
- Strong assessment skills with the ability to develop creative solutions to enhance independence.
- Excellent communication andinterpersonalskills for working with individuals, families, and professionals.
- Ability to manage a diverse caseload, balancing urgent needs and long-term interventions.
About us
What We Offer:
- Asupportiveandcollaborativeteam environment.
- Professional development opportunities, including training and supervision.
- Flexible working arrangements where possible.
- A chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals in the community.
If youre passionate about enabling individuals to liveindependently, wed love to hear from you!
This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.
Please contact Caroline Bates via caroline.bates@wolverhampton.gov.uk for further information.
Interviews will take place on Friday 5th September2025
For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
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Details
Date posted
30 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£42,708 to £47,754 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
F0083-WLVTP2611476
Job locations
Action 4 Independence
Albert Road
Wolverhampton
WV6 0AF
Employer details
Employer name
City of Wolverhampton Council
Address
Action 4 Independence
Albert Road
Wolverhampton
WV6 0AF
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