Occupational Therapists - Ref: SS00426 G9: £42,839 - £46,142 per annum. Walsall Council has new and exciting opportunities within our Complex Occupational Therapy Service. We ’ re looking for experienced, motivated practitioners who are passionate about working with children, young adults, people with learning disabilities and people with mental health needs. As an Occupational Therapist you will work across the complex Occupational therapy team. You will carry out strengths based functional assessments, and identify equipment and environmental solutions, including minor works and disabled facilities grant that promote confidence and safety. You will work closely with care agencies, social work teams, community partners to ensure people receive the right support at the right time. This includes supporting care staff to implement safe and effective strategies, reviewing equipment provision and problem solving to enhance independence and wellbeing. Your practice will be strengths‑based, person‑centred and focused on enabling people to achieve their outcomes in a way that supports independence, dignity and participation. Successful applicants will have: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution. Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist. Clinical experience in occupational therapy, preferably in a community setting. Strong assessment and evaluation skills, with the ability to develop effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with individuals and colleagues. View Job Description and Employee Specification Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time. At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole - particularly your ‘Supporting Information’ - reflects your own voice. Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas. Closing Date: 17th May 2026 Interviews will be held on 29th May 2026.