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Community Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 27 May 2026
We are looking for a passionate occupational therapist to work in the community to improve the lives and experiences of our young citizens with a diagnosis of LD and Autism.
Main duties of the job
The provision of Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team for children and young people under 18 years of age who have a learning Disability/ Autism spectrum condition diagnosis, behaviours that challenge and/or mental health difficulties that is putting the young person at significant risk of placement breakdown or hospital admission.
Managing a caseload, offering a range of clinical interventions to meet the mental health needs of children with Learning disabilities/ and or autism and their families.
Job responsibilities
To manage a clinical caseload for children and young people under 18 years of age who have a learning Disability/ Autism spectrum condition diagnosis requiring occupational assessment and treatment interventions within community settings. This will also include people who have behaviours that challenge and/or mental health needs.
The post holder will be a key member of the Multi-Disciplinary and Occupational Therapy Team and will contribute under supervision to the overall management and development of occupational therapy services. He/she will liaise with other disciplines and services to ensure service delivery is seamless and person centred.
The Occupational Therapist will be an integrated member of the multi-professional Learning Disability and Mental Health Team and support the provision of and access to Learning Disability and/or Mental Health services.
The Occupational Therapist will be able to conduct comprehensive assessment with patients and families/carers, including the use of specific occupational focussed assessments and case formulation.
Person Specification
* Relevant required Qualification
* Experience/knowledge of working with children
* Experience/knowledge of working with individuals with a learning disability and or Autism
* Exprience/knowledge of working in the community
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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