Occupational therapist

We are so pleased to offer this exciting opportunity to apply for a Senior Occupational Therapist within the Children with Disabilities Service. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience working in a Children's Occupational Therapy role in a health or social care setting. Also someone with experience of supervisory experience and skills and interacting with members of the public from a range of backgrounds in different settings. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives while advancing your career in a supportive team environment.

• Understanding that there are layers to a person, a practitioner’s ability to see the person as a ‘whole’
• The ability to practice care and kindness
• Being able to really listen to children and young people – what are their views, hopes, aspirations and worries?
• The ability to communicate well

At Telford & Wrekin Council, we know that having a diverse workforce is key to providing the best possible services to our community. We celebrate having a diverse and inclusive culture where people are able to be themselves at work, and everyone has a voice.

Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check.

It is an offence to apply for a role that involves engaging in regulated activity with children and adults in vulnerable circumstances if you are barred from working with one or both of these groups.

We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for personal development and career progression including:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Automatic access to a secure, flexible and tax efficient Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff benefits and discounts including salary sacrifice schemes
• Free on-site parking
• Generous leave entitlement (24 days rising to 32 days) plus 8 bank holidays and an additional concessionary day
• Free access to our employee assistance programme and confidential counselling
• Flexible and mobile working policy – we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home – our approach is to promote greater level of flexible working around personal and family commitments

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits. A CV template is available if you do not already have a CV. We believe great services start with great people – and that means building a workforce that reflects our community.

At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters. What we offer:

• We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package – starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day to enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model – whether you’re in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.