Occupational Therapist

37 hours per week
For this post Wrexham Council offers a recruitment and retention incentive payment of £3,300 gross, with a further £3,300 gross on the first year anniversary of appointment (
* This is subject to normal employee deductions, pro‑rata for part time hours, please see attached terms and conditions that apply) and Relocation Allowance Scheme (
* subject to relocation criteria).
Wrexham’s Occupational Therapy Team is driven by one clear purpose:
Making a Difference. We work alongside the people of Wrexham using a strengths‑based approach that empowers individuals to have voice and control, and to live as independently as possible.
We are looking for a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join our team, with the passion and potential to deliver a full range of assessments and interventions. This includes reablement, moving and handling, providing advice and support to carers, and the assessment and provision of equipment and adaptations to help people achieve their wellbeing outcomes.
If you are enthusiastic about continually improving services for older people, vulnerable adults, children, young people and their families, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day while supporting individuals to remain in their own homes for as long as possible.
You will work within a supportive structure led by HCPC‑registered OT managers who value the profession, champion high‑quality practice and provide responsive professional supervision.
Our team is innovative, ambitious, and committed to continuous improvement. We encourage professional development and offer opportunities to gain experience across a range of areas within our centralised OT service.
You will also benefit from:
Access to a wide range of training through our Workforce Development Team.
Agile working arrangements, including up to two days per week working from home.
A modern, welcoming base at the Wellbeing Hub in Wrexham town centre.
A strong culture of peer support, supervision, and open communication.
Higher starting salary for the right candidate.
An Enhanced DBS check and HCPC registration are required for this role.
For further information around this post please contact Joanna Maddison Team Manager on /298003 or via email at jo
The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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The County Borough of Wrexham, located in North East Wales, is proud of its Welsh heritage and cultural identity. Over the years it has grown to reflect a population that is multi-religious and multi-ethnic and complements the diversity of our communities.

Centred on the city of Wrexham, which nestles between the Welsh mountains and the Cheshire plains, it’s a location that really can offer you the best of both worlds and we are proud of our city status (awarded in 2022 when we became the seventh city in Wales).

Wrexham County Borough Council is a unitary Council which delivers a wide range of services aimed at improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing services through collaboration with local and national partners. With a focus on sustainable development, community wellbeing, and improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities, Wrexham is a fantastic place to work, live, and learn.

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