Occupational Therapist Salary - £44,075 - £49,282 (Grade 7) Hours - 37 Contract type - 1 full time, permanent Work Style - Field: working in communities across the city Wolverhampton City Council has new and exciting opportunities within our Occupational Therapy Service. We’re expanding and looking for experienced, motivated practitioners who want to lead practice, develop others, and make a tangible impact across our community. About the opportunity As a Community Occupational Therapist, you will work across the Discharge to Assess, Reablement and Community OT pathways to support people to return home safely, regain independence and remain well in their own environments. You will carry out proportionate functional assessments, provide timely rehabilitation, and identify equipment and environmental solutions that promote confidence and safety. You will work closely with care agencies, reablement teams, hospital discharge colleagues and 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 care arrangements, and helping to prevent, reduce or delay the need for ongoing support in line with the Care Act’s wellbeing and prevention duties. 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. What you’ll do Complete proportionate functional assessments to support safe and timely discharge from hospital under the Discharge to Assess model. Work directly in people’s homes to assess mobility, daily living skills, safety, and environmental barriers. Provide rehabilitation and reablement programmes, focusing on recovery, confidence, strength, and independence. Prescribe equipment and environmental solutions that support safe occupation and reduce care needs. Work closely with care agencies to ensure care plans are safe, appropriate, and aligned with OT recommendations. Review existing care packages and advise where care can be reduced, adjusted, or stepped down in light of improved functional ability. Support reablement teams by offering clinical guidance on safe techniques, goal setting, and monitoring progress. Identify and respond to urgent risks, such as falls, pressure areas, moving and handling needs, or unsafe environments. Develop strength‑based, person‑centred support plans that promote independence and reduce long‑term reliance on services. Liaise with hospital discharge teams, social care practitioners, equipment services, and community partners to ensure seamless transitions. Record assessments, decisions, and outcomes clearly in line with professional standards. Promote Care Act prevention and wellbeing duties by helping people stay independent for longer. Contribute to service improvement by identifying themes, delays, barriers, or opportunities across D2A, Reablement and Community OT pathways. What you’ll bring HCPC registration and substantial post‑qualification experience in adult social care. Proven ability to manage complex risk, apply clinical reasoning, and achieve outcomes that matter to people and carers. A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for innovation and continuous improvement. Why Wolverhampton? Be part of a growing and innovative team that values creativity, compassion and evidence‑informed practice. Supportive leadership, structured supervision and CPD; opportunities to shape services across our new integrated pathways. Apply today and help us create a service that’s fit for the future—focused on outcomes, built on trust, and making independence possible for Wolverhampton residents. For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Parminder Bhandal Parminder.Bhandal@wolverhampton.gov.uk NJC Pay Award for 2026 / 2027: The annual pay increases for 2026/27 for NJC Local Government Employees are currently being negotiated and, once agreed, will be effective from 1 April 2026. Our working arrangements All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements. Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for. For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click here. Diversity We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents. Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential. We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace. As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees. As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post. We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. 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We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here Employment Information & Support If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application, interview process and what it is like to work for the council, please click on this link to find out more - Learn more here Attached documents Occupational Therapist JD PS.pdf