Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist
Salary - £36,363 - £40,777 (Grade 6)
Hours –37 hours per week
Contract type - full time, permanent post
Work Style - Field: working in communities across the city
Are you a passionate, newly qualified Occupational Therapist ready to make a difference in adult lives?
Join our dynamic and supportive Adult Social Care team, where your fresh perspective and enthusiasm will be valued from day one.We’re committed to helping you grow into a confident, capable practitioner through structured supervision and mentoring.
About the role:
As part of our Adult Social Care team, you will:
* Conduct person-centred assessments to promote independence and wellbeing
* Recommend and coordinate equipment and adaptations to support daily living
* Work collaboratively with service users, carers, and multi-disciplinary teams
* Support hospital discharges and community-based interventions
* Contribute to safeguarding and risk management processes
What we are looking for:
* A degree in Occupational Therapy (or pending HCPC registration)
* A genuine interest in adult social care and community-based practice
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills
* A proactive, compassionate, and reflective approach
* A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
What we offer:
* A structured induction programme
* Regular supervision and CPD opportunities
* Access to experienced mentors and peer support
* Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options
* Generous annual leave and pension scheme
This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact:
Caroline Bates, Service Manager – Occupational Therapy via email to caroline.bates@wolverhampton.gov.uk
For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
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.
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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 ouractiveengagement 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 Forcesemployer 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. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here
Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
We arecommittedto the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background.The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against anyindividualon the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here
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Attached documents
Job Description and Person Specification
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