Senior Occupational Therapist – Equipment & Adaptations Team (Wolverhampton)
Salary: £30- £32 / Hour
Job type: Day to Day Cover
Location: 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 varied role focuses 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
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