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Join Our Occupational Therapy Team – Transform Care in Walsall
We are seeking 4 motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapists to join Walsall Adult Social Care as part of our evolving Occupational Therapy Service.
Job Type
Experienced Occupational Therapists – Ref: SS02026
Salary & Grade
Grade: G9 £42,839–£46,142 per annum
Why Walsall?
Walsall is a great place to be an Occupational Therapist. We recognise the strengths of individuals and our communities, ensuring the person requiring support is at the centre of all decision-making.
Using a strengths-based, person-centred approach, we can:
- Have the right conversation at the right time
- Promote individuals’ aspirations
- Enhance independence, wellbeing, and autonomy
Strengths-based practice focuses on connecting with people to discover what truly matters, supporting them—along with carers, families, and communities—to find solutions tailored to their needs.
Our Equality Statement
We are committed to promoting equality and anti-discriminatory practice. We encourage applications from:
- People of all cultures, races, ethnicities, and religions
- People of different genders, ages, and sexual orientations
- People with disabilities
Our Offer to You
Career Development
- Supportive and forward-thinking Occupational Therapy service
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Robust supervision, Annual Performance Conversations, and Personal Development Plans
- Access to continuing professional development opportunities
Financial & Logistical Support
- The council will cover Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration fees
Service Impact Opportunities
- Contribute to service development and innovation
Occupational Therapy Roles in Walsall
1. Localities Team – Optimal Handed Care Project
As part of the Localities Teams, you will manage a varied caseload across Walsall, supporting adults within the community.
Key Initiatives:
- Optimal Handed Care Project: A key service improvement initiative to promote independence while ensuring safe and proportionate care.
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Responsibilities Include:
- Completing strengths-based occupational therapy assessments in homes and community settings
- Undertaking detailed moving and handling assessments
- Reviewing existing double-handed care packages to identify opportunities for safe, proportionate single-handed care
- Recommending equipment, techniques, and adaptations to support independence
- Working collaboratively with care providers, families, and professionals
- Supporting safe, dignified, person-centred care delivery
This role is ideal for Occupational Therapists with a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualifying experience, especially in moving and handling, particularly with double-handed care reviews, single-handed care, and risk enablement.
2. Enablement Team – Occupational Therapist Role
The Community Enablement Team supports individuals with:
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health challenges impacting daily life
- Neurodiverse needs
- Young people transitioning into adulthood
The team empowers individuals to develop practical life skills such as budgeting, cooking, and managing home environments.
Ideal for Applicants with:
- Minimum 2 years’ post-qualifying experience working with adults in:
- Learning disability care
- Mental health settings
- Transitions into adulthood
3. Prevention & Early Intervention Team – Occupational Therapist Role
This role supports adults with physical disabilities to promote independence, prevent falls, and avoid formal care arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a varied and complex caseload delivering high-quality assessments
- Providing minor/major adaptations and equipment, including Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs)
- Performing manual handling assessments
- Addressing housing-related assessments (e.g., rehousing reports)
- Collaborating with colleagues and partners to maximise independence and wellbeing
Requirements:
- 2+ years post-qualifying experience
- Proactive, motivated, team player
- Strong understanding of safeguarding & The Care Act
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Support for Your Career Stage
New to Social Care or Returning to Practice
- A structured 6-month enhanced induction programme to support transition into Adult Social Care
Experienced Occupational Therapists
- Opportunities to:
- Contribute to service development
- Share expertise across teams
- Support innovative projects such as Optimal Handed Care
Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a degree in Occupational Therapy
- Be registered with the HCPC
- Have knowledge of Care Act 2014 & Mental Capacity Act 2005 legislation
- Be committed to strengths-based and outcome-focused practice
- Possess minimum 2 years’ post-qualifying experience
Current Vacancies
We currently have 4 vacancies across these three teams:
- 1 within the Localities Team (Optimal Handed Care Project)
- 2 within the Enablement Team
- 1 within the Prevention and Early Intervention Team
Applicants must specify their preferred team in their personal statement.
Closing Date
Sunday, 5th July, 2026
Further Information or Questions
Ellesse Steadman Occupational Therapist Advanced Practitioner Phone: 01922 654390 Email: Ellesse.Steadman@walsall.gov.uk
Application Guidelines & Notes
- Applications must include a full supporting information statement explaining how skills meet specification criteria.
- CVs are not accepted—complete the application form instead.
- Let Walsall Council know if you have lived/studied/worked abroad in the past; an OCRC (Overseas Criminal Records Certificate) may be required.
Government Code of Practice
Fluency in spoken English is required for this role.
Safeguarding Commitment
Walsall Council upholds safeguarding standards for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS check is a requirement.
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