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Occupational Therapist – Early Intervention Team

Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Early Intervention Team
Specialism: AHP – Occupational Therapy
Location: Walsall, UK
Salary: £26.00 per hour

Occupational Therapist within the Early Intervention Team in Walsall, earning £26.00 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers full-time hours and the chance to make a meaningful difference within the community by supporting adults to maintain independence, improve wellbeing, and achieve positive outcomes. Working within a dedicated Early Intervention Team, you will provide high-quality Occupational Therapy services through strengths-based assessments, rehabilitation, equipment provision, and adaptation recommendations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to further develop their community practice while benefiting from the flexibility, variety, and professional rewards that locum work provides.

Perks and benefits:

Full Time: Enjoy the stability of full-time hours while retaining the flexibility and variety that locum work offers.

Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £26.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment.

Professional Development: Access opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge within a supportive and progressive team environment.

Supportive Team Culture: Work alongside experienced professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and high-quality practice.

Varied Caseload: Gain experience working with adults presenting with a wide range of physical, sensory, cognitive, and functional needs.

Meaningful Community Impact: Help individuals remain independent and safe within their own homes and communities.

Flexible Locum Lifestyle: Benefit from a rewarding role that supports work-life balance and career development.

What you will do:

Undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments focusing on functional ability, environmental barriers, and risk management.

Develop and implement person-centred intervention plans that promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

Deliver early intervention and rehabilitation programmes aimed at preventing hospital admissions and reducing long-term care needs.

Assess, recommend, and prescribe specialist equipment, assistive technology, and minor adaptations.

Complete assessments for major adaptations and liaise with housing services, surveyors, and contractors to coordinate implementation.

Undertake moving and handling assessments and provide guidance, recommendations, and training to individuals and carers.

Carry out risk assessments and develop balanced risk management plans that support independence while ensuring safety.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to hospital discharge planning where required.

Provide advice on community resources, preventative services, and self-management strategies.

Maintain accurate and timely case recordings using electronic case management systems.

Prepare reports, recommendations, and supporting documentation for funding applications and statutory processes.

Participate in safeguarding enquiries in accordance with local authority procedures and statutory guidance.

Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing professional development activities.

Requirements:

Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy.

Current HCPC registration.

Experience working within Adult Social Care, Community Occupational Therapy, or Rehabilitation Services.

Strong knowledge of equipment provision, moving and handling, and home adaptations.

Experience undertaking strengths-based assessments and person-centred care planning.

Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle may be required.

Walsall offers an excellent combination of community spirit, green open spaces, and convenient access to the wider West Midlands. With beautiful parks, cultural attractions, excellent transport links, and a strong local community, Walsall provides a fantastic environment in which to live and work. Whether you enjoy exploring local heritage, outdoor activities, or thriving town-centre amenities, Walsall offers an excellent quality of life alongside rewarding career opportunities.