Occupational Therapist- Triage and Assessment Lead

City of Wolverhampton Council,

Occupational Therapist – Triage and Assessment Team

Independent Living Service

City of Wolverhampton Council

Salary - £44,075 - £49,282 (Grade
7)

Hours - 37

Contract type - full time, permanent

Work Style - ( e.g
- Flexible: working from home with 2 days in a council location )

Please note a DBS check will be required for this role

Be The Occupational Therapist Who Makes The Difference First

Are you an Occupational Therapist who enjoys thinking on your feet, solving problems and making timely decisions that help people get the right support at the right time?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Duty Team within Wolverhampton's Independent Living Service.

This is not a traditional caseload-based OT role.

As a Duty Occupational Therapist, you will be part of a small, supportive team of experienced therapists who are the front door to Occupational Therapy and Independent Living Services. Every day brings something new. You'll use your professional judgement to triage referrals, complete strengths-based assessments, identify risks, provide immediate advice and guidance, and ensure residents receive the most appropriate support as quickly as possible.

For the right person, this is an exciting opportunity to develop advanced clinical reasoning, decision-making and risk management skills while making a real difference to people's independence and wellbeing.

• No long-term caseload management
• Fast-paced and varied work
• Opportunity to use your clinical judgement every day
• Supportive team environment with experienced Occupational Therapists
• Flexible and virtual ways of working
• Make a difference at the earliest point in a person's journey
• Gain expertise in equipment, adaptations, assistive technology and independent living solutions
• Be part of a service recognised for its commitment to prevention, independence and strengths-based practice

• Triaging Occupational Therapy and Independent Living referrals.
• Completing telephone and virtual assessments.
• Identifying levels of risk and urgency.
• Providing advice, information and self-management strategies.
• Recommending equipment, adaptations and assistive technology.
• Supporting timely interventions that prevent crises and promote independence.
• Working closely with community Occupational Therapists, Reablement, Health, Housing and Adult Social Care colleagues.
• Ensuring people are directed to the most appropriate pathway and support at the earliest opportunity.

• Enjoys problem solving and decision making.
• Is confident communicating with people, families and professionals.
• Can assess risk and prioritise effectively.
• Is motivated by helping people maintain independence.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Wants to be part of a supportive and innovative team.
• Is committed to strengths-based, person-centred practice.

Whether you already have experience in community Occupational Therapy, hospital discharge, adaptations, reablement or social care, we'd love to hear from you.

"Every day is different. We help people access the right support quickly and often make an immediate difference to their independence. The role gives you the opportunity to use your Occupational Therapy skills creatively while working in a really supportive team."

At Wolverhampton, Occupational Therapy is at the heart of our vision for prevention, independence and helping people live the lives they want to lead.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your professional judgement, creativity and Occupational Therapy skills are valued every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Help people find the right support at the right time, and…