Sandwell Adult Social Care is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Therapy team.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of our service and make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults in Sandwell.
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will manage a caseload of complex cases, supervise junior staff, and support service users to achieve their goals of independence and well-being.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of complex cases, providing specialised assessments and interventions. Supervise and support junior Occupational Therapists and students, ensuring high standards of practice. Contribute to the development and delivery of training programs for staff and service users. Collaborate with other professionals to develop and implement personalised care plans. Conduct manual handling risk assessments and provide recommendations for specialist equipment and adaptations. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practice guidelines. Key Skills and Qualifications
BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy with current HCPC registration. Experienced in adult social care, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation. Demonstrable experience in managing complex cases and providing advanced clinical assessments. Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills. Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council?
At Sandwell Council, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer: Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance. Opportunities for professional growth, including funded training and development programs. A diverse and inclusive workplace that values teamwork and innovation. A comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and enhanced holiday entitlement. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Sandwell Council is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that our diversity makes us stronger and more innovative. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone feels respected and valued. For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Keiran Hilliard at keiran_hilliard@sandwell.gov.uk or call 0121 569 5000. Hours
37 hours per week The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS with Children and Adults Barring Check. Job Summary
Deliver an enhanced customer experience that promotes wellbeing to local people in their local communities. To provide leadership skills and specialist clinical skills to support the Occupational Therapy Assistants within the team to support in the assessment of customers requiring recommendations for adaptations and equipment. To ensure holistic assessments are conducted/completed with service users, producing clinical notes/reasoning within the authorities guidelines on confidentiality. To ensure that the appropriate equipment is prescribed and provided for the level of need identified by the Therapy Team. Enable people to live independently for longer by supporting people to retain or regain their skills and confidence, and prevent the need or delays in deterioration wherever possible. Person Specification
Qualifications
BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Supporting Statement
Please include a supporting statement of how you meet the criteria in the job description/person specification. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £41,511 to £46,731 a year Band G SCP 32-37 (£41,511 - £46,731 per annum)
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Manage a caseload of complex cases, providing specialised assessments and interventions. Supervise and support junior Occupational Therapists and students, ensuring high standards of practice. Contribute to the development and delivery of training programs for staff and service users. Collaborate with other professionals to develop and implement personalised care plans. Conduct manual handling risk assessments and provide recommendations for specialist equipment and adaptations. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practice guidelines. Key Skills and Qualifications
BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy with current HCPC registration. Experienced in adult social care, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation. Demonstrable experience in managing complex cases and providing advanced clinical assessments. Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills. Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council?
At Sandwell Council, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer: Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance. Opportunities for professional growth, including funded training and development programs. A diverse and inclusive workplace that values teamwork and innovation. A comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and enhanced holiday entitlement. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Sandwell Council is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that our diversity makes us stronger and more innovative. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone feels respected and valued. For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Keiran Hilliard at keiran_hilliard@sandwell.gov.uk or call 0121 569 5000. Hours
37 hours per week The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS with Children and Adults Barring Check. Job Summary
Deliver an enhanced customer experience that promotes wellbeing to local people in their local communities. To provide leadership skills and specialist clinical skills to support the Occupational Therapy Assistants within the team to support in the assessment of customers requiring recommendations for adaptations and equipment. To ensure holistic assessments are conducted/completed with service users, producing clinical notes/reasoning within the authorities guidelines on confidentiality. To ensure that the appropriate equipment is prescribed and provided for the level of need identified by the Therapy Team. Enable people to live independently for longer by supporting people to retain or regain their skills and confidence, and prevent the need or delays in deterioration wherever possible. Person Specification
Qualifications
BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Supporting Statement
Please include a supporting statement of how you meet the criteria in the job description/person specification. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £41,511 to £46,731 a year Band G SCP 32-37 (£41,511 - £46,731 per annum)
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