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Occupational Therapist

Opus People Solutions

WalsallView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£28.40 an hour

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

20 November 2026

31 days left

Job description

Adult Social Care & Health | Walsall Council

Walsall | Hybrid Working (2 Days Office-Based)

£28.40 per hour Umbrella

37 Hours per Week

Full Driving Licence and Access to a Vehicle Required

Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join its Complex Occupational Therapy Team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic multidisciplinary environment, supporting young adults and individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and children requiring specialist occupational therapy interventions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy services, promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for service users and their carers.

  • Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for adults, children, young adults, and carers.
  • Apply strengths-based practice principles to promote independence, choice, and control.
  • Develop and implement effective intervention plans and recommendations.
  • Work in line with relevant legislation, professional standards, and local authority policies.
  • Complete safeguarding duties to protect children and adults with care and support needs.
  • Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies.
  • Maintain accurate and timely case recordings and reports.

  • Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
  • HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Experience working within social care settings.
  • Knowledge of occupational therapy assessments, equipment, adaptations, and rehabilitation.
  • Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs, young adults, and children.
  • Strong safeguarding knowledge and practice experience.
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Working Arrangements

  • Hybrid working model with 2 days per week in the office.
  • Standard hours: 08:45 to 17:15.
  • 37 hours per week.

  • This vacancy is to provide cover for a vacant post.
  • All submissions must include a completed DFE form.
  • The role sits within Walsall Council's Adult Social Care & Health Directorate and the Complex OT Team.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

If you are a dedicated Occupational Therapist looking for your next contract opportunity within a supportive local authority environment, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Reed

First seen

9 October 2026

Last checked

20 October 2026

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