Job description

3 months contract with local authority

Join Walsall Council as an experienced Occupational Therapist in a hybrid, community-based role. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact by supporting adults with diverse needs through a person-centered, strength-based approach. Your work will focus on promoting independence, wellbeing, and meaningful daily engagement. You'll operate autonomously within a supportive team, managing your own caseload and contributing to high-quality enablement interventions across the community.

Responsibilities

Utilize strong clinical knowledge of learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and neurodiversity to guide assessments and interventions.
Conduct high-quality, strength-based assessments with a person-centered focus.
Work independently and confidently as an Occupational Therapist, leveraging previous community experience to inform practice and decision-making.
Effectively manage and prioritize your caseload, with access to supervision as needed.
Complete Enablement Assessments and collaborate with individuals, carers, and colleagues to create tailored Enablement Plans.
Provide clear clinical guidance and instructions to Enablement Officers to ensure effective interventions and positive outcomes.

Requirements

Requirements:

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
Enhanced DBS (Adults)
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle