Description Advanced Practitioner Ref: SS04625 Grade: Salary Range: £47,181 - £50,269 Are you an Occupational Therapist with at least 2 years post qualification experience working in a social care, learning disabilities, mental health or younger adults setting? If so, then this could be the post for you. We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Complex Occupational Therapist service in Adult Social Care, Walsall as an Advanced Practitioner leading OT provision within this area of our service. The Adult Social Care Complex OT Service provide equipment and adaptations for disabled children in their own homes, Young people transitioning from children’s services, adults with a learning disability or a mental health condition. About the job You will be responsible for the day-to-day practice of the Occupational Therapists within the complex team. As Advanced Practitioner you will prioritise and allocate work and support the OT staff group to manage caseloads effectively ensuring compliance with our Performance Framework. Working in partnership with the Team Manager you will ensure practice is of the highest standard and aligns with our Quality Assurance Framework, identifying and where appropriate addressing any development needs. To deliver a system of high quality consistent reflective supervision and appraisal for a small group of staff; including carrying out direct observations of practice and professional mentoring to drive up quality standards. To specifically support newly qualified OT’s staff by ensuring their caseloads are at a suitable level, they co-work where necessary, they have appropriate supervision and support, and they are enabled to build both professional experience and confidence. About You You will have a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience preferably working in an similar setting. Your will have experience of managing complex case work and of supervising staff, students and/or apprentices. What can we offer Access to additional training including post qualifying awards Hybrid working and Flexible Working/Flexi Time Policies to support you in meeting the needs of the business and maintaining a good work/life balance. A robust supervision policy, Continuous Improvement Conversations and Personal Development Plans, regular CPD and peer support. Payment of HCPC registration fees will be met by the Local Authority. Onsite OT assessment facility. If you would like to know more about this role, please contact: Victoria Holmes on 01922 652904 email victoria.holmes@walsall.gov.uk View: Job Description and Employee Specification Closing Date for applications: 11 th January 2026 Interviews scheduled for week of the 19 th January 2026 This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English. Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children and young people and vulnerable adults. Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas Information for Applicants Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. See our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting Agency applications or referrals at this time