Senior Occupational Therapist

Senior Occupational Therapist Salary - £21,354 - £23,877 (Grade 7) Hours - 18.5 hours per week Contract type - Part time, permanent post We are currently advertising a fantastic opportunity for a part time Senior Occupational Therapist to work within The Community Occupational therapy team working flexibly from home and Action For Independence, Albert Road Wolverhampton. Role Responsibilities: To provide support to our Occupational Therapy duty team. To take responsibility for Occupational Therapy assessments. To provide an Occupational Therapy service which involves engaging with adults, carers, families, groups and communities. To work alongside agencies, providers and health colleagues to assess and provide complex and appropriate interventions. To apply an enabling ethos to each service user seen, ensuring every opportunity is made to enhance functional ability and wellbeing as defined within The Care Act. To work flexibly with clinical approaches to ensure short and long term needs are considered. Key requirements for the role: Relevant professional qualification Degree in Occupational Therapy Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the HCPC Evidence of continuous professional development in relation to equipment provision and housing adaptations. Eclipse and or equivalent electronic case file system Experience of placements with families and/or vulnerable adults. Experience of undertaking assessments of individual needs and/or risk under supervision. Experience of undertaking assessments with adults. Experience of making recommendations of long-term needs. Experience of complex moving and handling skills, specialist seating and equipment Skills and experience: IT literate – regular use of IT systems to support their current job role. Ability to work in a pressurized environment. Knowledge of the Care Act. Ability to work with MDT. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. Please contact Parminder Bhandal via parminder.bhandal@wolverhampton.gov.uk for further information. Interviews including presentation will take place on the 20th February 2025. Diversity We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential. As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post. We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. Attached documents Job Description and Person Specification

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