Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job Role

Specialist Occupational Therapist

Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117

37.5 hours per week

Fixed Term 9 months (future funding dependant could be extended until March 2029)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join Locala’s Solutions Division as a Specialist Occupational Therapist as part of the Health and Growth Accelerator Programme – wellness to work

The role would suit an experienced occupational therapist who has experience of vocational rehabilitation, supporting individuals manage long term and multiple conditions to move back into employment well.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist with a passion for supporting individuals to overcome barriers to health, wellbeing, and employment. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering pilot project in Kirklees, supporting residents aged 18-64 to improve their functional independence, manage health-related challenges, and progress towards sustainable employment outcomes. Working collaboratively with health, employment, and community partners, the successful candidate will play a key role in demonstrating the positive impact of integrated health and employment support, helping participants achieve their personal, vocational, and wellbeing goals.

The post holder will be expected to be able to travel independently across Kirklees. When considering applying for this post, it is crucial that you read the person specification in order to fulfil the essential criteria which will be required for short listing.

To learn more about Locala please see our Thrive Strategy

To discuss the role further please contact Donna Oldman on

Closing date – Close of business Wednesday 2nd September

Interviews anticipated to take place w/c 7th September

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications

Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.

We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

• Flexible working
  -We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
• Generous pension
  – We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
• Development opportunities
  – We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles.
• Refer a Friend Scheme -If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.