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Walsall is a great place to be an Occupational Therapist. We recognise the strengths of individuals and our communities, ensuring the person requiring support is at the centre of all decision-making. Using a strengths based, person centred approach we can have the right conversation at the right time and together promote individuals' aspirations, enhance independence and wellbeing and maximise autonomy. Strengths based practice is about connecting with people to find out what really matters. It supports people, carers, families and communities to find the solutions that are right for them, building on their strengths and what is working well already., There are lots of exciting ways to progress your occupational therapy career in Walsall. We are looking for newly qualified and experienced occupational therapists to join our existing teams based in adult social care but covering both adults and children. We want you to share your expertise and knowledge and make a difference for the people of Walsall. In return, we will offer you support, recognition and a commitment to help you learn and grow.

We offer hybrid working and have Flexible Working and Flexi Time Policies to support you in meeting the needs of the business and maintaining a good work/life balance.

All of our staff are supported by a robust supervision policy, Annual Performance Conversations and Personal Development Plans.

Payment of HCPC registration fees will be met by the Local Authority.

• Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist


As a newly qualified OT you will access our Assessed and Supported Year in Practice programme which will support you as you transition from student to competent and confident practitioner. On successful completion of the ASYP you will progress to a G9 post. Further details of the ASYP programme can be found at the link below.

• New to Social Care or Returning to Practice, If you are an experienced OT but new to Social Care, or if you are returning to practice after a break we are offering a 6 month enhanced induction programme to support you through your initial 6 months in this exciting new setting. Further details can be found at the link below.


• Experienced OT


If you are an experienced practitioner in Social Care and looking for a new challenge, you will find a warm welcome awaiting you in Walsall.

Qualified OTs with experience of working with children with disabilities, 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.

Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development., Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.

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Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment.

To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.

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