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
Requirements:
  • 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
Why Join Our Agency? With over 10 years' experience in social care recruitment, Ackerman Pierce offers a supportive and personalised service throughout your placement. Each candidate is assigned a dedicated consultant who provides ongoing support from registration through to placement. We offer a fast registration process, assistance with DBS checks, and weekly pay you can rely on.To discuss this Senior Occupational Therapist - Equipment & Adaptations (Wolverhampton) role, please contact Ella Hajittofis or send your updated CV today.