Senior Occupational Therapist Children's Services
Posted 2 hours 26 minutes ago by Ackerman Pierce
£30 - £32 Hourly
Temporary
Full Time
Other
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Job Description
Senior Occupational Therapist - Equipment & Adaptations Team (Wolverhampton) Contract: Full-time 37 hours per week Locum A local authority in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join their Equipment and Adaptations Service, working across both adults and children's services. This is a varied role focused on delivering high-quality OT assessments and interventions within a social care setting, with a strong emphasis on equipment provision, minor and major adaptations, and promoting independence.Main Duties:
- Complete specialist Occupational Therapy assessments for adults and children within a community social care setting
- Recommend and coordinate provision of equipment, minor works, and major adaptations to support independence and safety
- Manage a varied caseload, prioritising complex cases and ensuring timely interventions
- Work collaboratively with housing, social care, and health professionals to deliver joined-up support
- Provide advice and guidance on moving and handling, risk management, and functional independence
- Attend office base 1 day per week (Thursday) as part of hybrid working arrangements
- Ensure all interventions comply with relevant legislation and local authority procedures
- HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
- Experience within social care OT services
- Strong background in equipment provision, minor and major adaptations
- Experience working with adults and/or children within community settings
- Confident managing complex cases
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle desirable